Portsmouth had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Ironton Fighting Tigers out 6-5. For Portsmouth, this counts as revenge for the 12-9 loss Ironton walked away with the last time they faced one another on April 8th.
Portsmouth let J.T. Williams and Camron Williams loose on the outfield. Williams scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Williams scored a run while going 3-for-4. Jacob Roth was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Portsmouth has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. As for Ironton, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Portsmouth will take on Gallia Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The last four games Gallia Academy has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Ironton, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Chesapeake at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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