The East Liverpool Potters will face off against the Oak Glen Golden Bears at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. East Liverpool has now lost 11 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 12.
East Liverpool is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of East Palestine on Thursday.
Nate Birch was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those zero hits allowed gave him a new career-low. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. That run was his first of the season.
Birch wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Grant Wright, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double. Kasen Ramsey also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Oak Glen fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Weir on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Red Riders by a score of 6-5. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 8, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Like East Liverpool, Oak Glen also got a great game from a two-way player: Noah Willey. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Willey has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
East Liverpool's defeat dropped their record down to 1-17. As for Oak Glen, their loss dropped their record down to 9-12.
East Liverpool might still be hurting after the 13-6 defeat they got from Oak Glen in their previous matchup last Thursday. Will the Potters have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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