Ironton barely beat Fairland the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Fighting Tigers never let the Dragons get on the board and left with a 17-0 win on Tuesday. That looming 17-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Fighting Tigers yet this season.
Ava Bihl was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Aubrey Ferguson was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, eight RBI, and two runs. Those eight RBI gave her a new career-high. Layla Townsend was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Ironton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 21 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Fighting Tigers
| 04/01/25 @ Fairland | 17-0 |
| 03/31/25 @ Huntington | 8-7 |
| 03/22/25 @ Portsmouth West | 7-3 |
| 04/19/24 @ Rock Hill | 14-1 |
| 04/18/24 @ Gallia Academy | 10-4 |
| + 5 more games |
Ironton's victory was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Fairland, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ironton will head out to face off against Cabell Midland at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Knights will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Fighting Tigers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fairland, they are taking a road trip to take on Gallia Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Dragons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blue Devils have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season.
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