Zanesville had lost 14 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 1-19 to make it 15. They came up short against the Tri-Valley Scotties, falling 18-1. That's two games in a row now that the Blue Devils have lost by exactly 17 runs.
As for Tri-Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by eight runs or more this season.
For Tri-Valley's part, Paiton Murphy made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Murphy has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two RBI and one double.
In other pitching news, Ashlyn Davis looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April.
Back at the plate, Tri-Valley let Cydnee Wolford and Alivia Reffitt run wild. Wolford went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, three RBI, and one double, while Reffitt went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those three hits gave Wolford a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ally Peterson, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Zanesville will head out to face off against Mt. Vernon at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Yellowjackets will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something the Blue Devils surely won't give up without a fight. As for Tri-Valley, they are taking a road trip to take on Crooksville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Scotties are facing the Ceramics at the right time seeing as the Ceramics are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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