Minerva blew Tuscarawas Central Catholic out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Saturday Tuscarawas Central Catholic got their revenge. The Lions fell just short of the Saints by a score of 6-4.
Rachel Weaver was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayden Holcomb, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run.
Minerva has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the losses came by an average of only 1.75 runs. As for Tuscarawas Central Catholic, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-13.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Minerva will challenge Alliance at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Tuscarawas Central Catholic, they will head out to challenge Conotton Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games the Rockets have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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