Ashland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss. They fell just short of the Ontario Warriors by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ashland of the 14-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Ontario's part, Eden Howard made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Howard has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Howard was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Brinlee Kreger was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Ashland's loss dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Ontario, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ashland will face off against Whitmer at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Ontario, they will head out on the road to square off against Highland at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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