The Elida Bulldogs will venture away from home to challenge the Upper Sandusky Rams at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Elida's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Upper Sandusky's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Bulldogs on Monday. Elida came out on top against Columbus Grove by a score of 4-1.
Gabe Miley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Elida saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Darien Jones, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Jack Daugherty was another, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Upper Sandusky ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Shelby 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Rams have posted since April 17th.
Upper Sandusky has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Elida, their record is now 15-11.
Elida couldn't quite get it done against Upper Sandusky in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 as they fell 4-0. Can the Bulldogs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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