Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Badin couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Licking Valley Panthers by a score of 2-1 on Friday. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Rams couldn't push the score so high this time.
Caleb Driessen spent all 8.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
Rams
| 06/13/25 vs Licking Valley | 1-2 |
| 06/05/25 vs Butler | 10-1 |
| 06/03/25 vs Monroe | 12-2 |
| 05/31/25 vs Kenton Ridge | 9-1 |
| 05/31/25 @ Kenton Ridge | 9-1 |
With the defeat, Badin broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 28-7. As for Licking Valley, the victory was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 22-6.
Badin does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Licking Valley, they will face off against University School at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Panthers 2.5, the Preppers 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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