Groveport-Madison took a 13-run defeat the last time they faced off against Reynoldsburg, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cruisers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Raiders on Thursday, sneaking past 3-2. The victory was some much needed relief for the Cruisers as it spelled an end to their nine-game losing streak.
AJ Dykes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Chris Conley
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Chris Conley, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Kaeden Litsinberger was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Groveport-Madison's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-10 and their overall record up to 2-13. As for Reynoldsburg, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-9.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Groveport-Madison will challenge rival Logan at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Reynoldsburg is set to take on their familiar foe Newark at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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