Struthers took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against South Range, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats skirted past the Raiders 3-1.
Jordan Becker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
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At the plate, the team relied heavily on Anthony Torreance, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Struthers pushed their record up to 5-8 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.7 runs on average over those games. As for South Range, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Struthers will take on Boardman at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats are facing the Spartans at the right time seeing as the Spartans are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for South Range, they will face off against Poland Seminary at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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