Upper Scioto Valley had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Pandora-Gilboa Rockets on Friday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Rams considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Raegan Castle was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Chloe Cunningham
| 05/15/26 vs Pandora-Gilboa | 3 |
| 04/16/26 vs Riverdale | 1 |
| 04/14/26 vs Ridgemont | 1 |
| 04/11/26 @ Ottawa-Glandorf | 1 |
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In other batting news, Chloe Cunningham was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ruby Risner, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Upper Scioto Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.2 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 8.8.
Upper Scioto Valley's victory bumped their record up to 5-12. As for Pandora-Gilboa, they are on a 22-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-20.
Coming up, Upper Scioto Valley will square off against Waynesfield-Goshen at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.91 runs per game on average), something the Rams will no doubt try to take advantage of. Pandora-Gilboa does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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