The scorekeeper got an easy start on Thursday as neither Reynoldsburg nor Groveport-Madison made it on the board until the fifth inning. The Raiders fell just short of the Cruisers by a score of 3-2. The Raiders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cruisers earlier this season, when they won 17-4.
Reynoldsburg has also been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Groveport-Madison, their victory ended a 19-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Reynoldsburg will square off against Newark at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Raiders' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Groveport-Madison, they will face off against Logan at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cruisers are facing the Chieftains at the right time seeing as the Chieftains are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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