After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Huntington, Unioto was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They blew past the Piketon Redstreaks 13-3. With that victory, Unioto brought their scoring average up to 7.8 runs per game.
Dylan Grubbs and Maveric Frump were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Grubbs tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Frump didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over 5.2 innings pitched. At the plate, Grubbs went 3-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a run, while Frump scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Unioto got a big performance out of Ashton Crace, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5. Jaxon Zickafoose was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Unioto's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Piketon, they dropped their record down to 2-5 with that loss, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Unioto will take on Southeastern at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Unioto is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Piketon, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Wellston at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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