Waynesfield-Goshen dropped their record down to 6-10 on Thursday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Upper Scioto Valley Rams by a score of 7-5. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rams apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Upper Scioto Valley, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-8. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games.
For Upper Scioto Valley's part, Maddox Underwood made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Underwood also tossed a walk, which is notable because Upper Scioto Valley is 3-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 4-7 otherwise. Underwood was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Underwood wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Wyatt Davis, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. Upper Scioto Valley is undefeated when Davis posts two or more runs, but 3-8 otherwise.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Waynesfield-Goshen will host Spencerville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Upper Scioto Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Cory-Rawson at 11:00 a.m.
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