Rootstown let Ellet stack four runs on them in the fifth inning on Thursday but luckily Rootstown prevailed anyway. The Rovers won by a run and slipped past the Orangement 6-5.
Rootstown's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Ellet, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rootstown will venture away from home to take on Springfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.31 runs per game on average), something the Rovers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Ellet, they will face off against Lake Center Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tiger will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Orangement surely won't give up without a fight.
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