Ayersville had lost four straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 4-6 to make it five. They fell 5-2 to the Patrick Henry Patriots. The Pilots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Patrick Henry, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games.
For Patrick Henry's part, Cal Schroeder made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Schroeder has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Schroeder wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Grant Schwab, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. That's the most stolen bases Schwab has posted since back in April of 2024.
Looking ahead, Ayersville will face off against Kalida at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Pilots surely won't give up without a fight. As for Patrick Henry, they will challenge Liberty Center at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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