Upper Scioto Valley is 0-4 against Arlington since March of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Rams will venture away from home to square off against the Red Devils at 5:00 p.m. Arlington took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Upper Scioto Valley, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Upper Scioto Valley turned things around against North Baltimore on Monday. They skirted past the Tigers 4-2.
Maddox Underwood
| 04/14/25 vs Perry | 5 |
| 04/01/25 @ Arcadia | 5 |
| 04/28/25 @ Elgin | 3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Spencerville | 2 |
| 05/05/25 @ North Baltimore | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Maddox Underwood was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Upper Scioto Valley is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 3-7 otherwise. Underwood was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Underwood wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Wyatt Davis, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Davis has become a key player for Upper Scioto Valley: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-8 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Arlington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against Leipsic, falling 21-0.
Arlington's loss dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Upper Scioto Valley, their record now sits at 5-8.
Upper Scioto Valley couldn't quite finish off Arlington when the teams last played back in May of 2024 and fell 4-2. Can the Rams avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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