Huntington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 9-4 to the Zane Trace Pioneers. The Huntsmen were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pioneers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Allie Baker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season.
Huntington's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Zane Trace, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Huntington will venture away from home to square off against Paint Valley at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. The Huntsmen's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bearcats have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Zane Trace, they will square off against Unioto at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. The Shermans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.75 runs per game on average), something the Pioneers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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