Conneaut Area had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 4-9 to make it four. They fell 8-4 to the Girard Yellowjackets. The Eagles were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Yellowjackets earlier this season, when they won 7-5.
Logan Nottingham was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Nottingham was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
As for Girard, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. The win was nothing new for Girard as they're now sitting on three straight.
Like Conneaut Area, Girard also got a great game from a two-way player: Carson Stevens. On the mound, Stevens tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Joe Ferretti pitched 4.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Stevens went 1-for-3 with one home run, while Ferretti went 2-for-4 with two doubles and one run. Those two doubles gave Ferretti a new career-high.
In other batting news, Zak Balogh was excellent, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Conneaut Area will host Sharon at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Girard, they will take on Greenville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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