Federal Hocking extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 30 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-8 in the process. They lost 9-3 to the Belpre Golden Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Golden Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-1 on April 1st.
As for Belpre, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-4. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 0-8 Federal Hocking and 3-5 Trimble.
For Belpre's part, AJ Copen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Copen was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Copen wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Chase Maze, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that Maze has brought in this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Federal Hocking will venture away from home to square off against River Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Belpre, they will head out to challenge Trimble at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
