If Sharon was feeling good off their 7-0 takedown of Titusville last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Sharon Tigers fell just short of the Oil City Oilers by a score of 10-8 on Friday. Sharon was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Oil City apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Hayden Scarmack was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Santino Piccirilli was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
On Oil City's side, Charlie Motter made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Motter was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Casey Rybak, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Justen Dunkle, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Sharon's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Oil City, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sharon will square off against Grove City at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Grove City is coming into the match with three straight losses at home, meaning Sharon will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Oil City, they will head out on the road to take on Franklin at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Oil City is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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