Celina was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 9-2 to the Defiance Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Celina of the 11-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Defiance's part, Taighen Zipfel made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Zipfel has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Zipfel was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ayvah Cullen, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Viviana King-Mayeku, who went 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Celina's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Defiance, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-5.
Celina will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Marion Local at 5:00 p.m. Marion Local is coming into the contest with six straight losses on the road, meaning Celina will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Defiance, they will face off against Wapakoneta at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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