Xenia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a tough 14-2 defeat at the hands of the Piqua Indians. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Xenia of the 8-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
For Piqua's part, Mason Davis was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Davis was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Piqua let Owen Shawler and Zander Mason loose on the outfield. Shawler scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Mason scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Ben Lavey was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Xenia's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Piqua, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Xenia will take on Sidney at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Piqua, they will be playing at home against Graham Local at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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