Walnut Hills was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 19-2 to the Anderson Raptors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Walnut Hills of the 5-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Rhys Canan made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with a triple and a run. Another player making a difference was J.T. Thornton, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
On Anderson's side, Mason Glen looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Glen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks every time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Caleb Calez was a standout: he scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Hudson Best, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Walnut Hills' loss dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Anderson, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season.
Walnut Hills will head out on the road to square off against Blanchester at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Anderson, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 6-1 victory vs. Archbishop McNicholas on the 27th.
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