Adena had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 5-9 to make it four. They lost 25-0 to the Huntington Huntsmen. The game marked the first time this year in which the Warriors were not able to get on the board.
As for Huntington, they moved to 10-5 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Huntington's part, Andrew Oyer tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched. Oyer has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Tucker Hopkins was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Troy McDonald, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Adena is set to face off against their familiar foe Paint Valley at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Huntington will challenge rival Zane Trace at 5:15 p.m. on Monday.
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