Bluffton was the 6-1 winner over Columbus Grove when they last played one another back in May of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Pirates came up short against the Bulldogs on Thursday, falling 8-2.
Bluffton saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nathan Speicher, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Bluffton has also been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season. As for Columbus Grove, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 11-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bluffton will challenge Arcadia at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Columbus Grove, they will be playing at home against Wapakoneta at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Redskins' pitching crew has only allowed 1.4 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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