The Girard Indians will head out on the road to challenge the West Branch Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. West Branch took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Girard, who comes in off a win.
Girard had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Ursuline by a score of 8-3 on Wednesday. The win was just what Girard needed coming off of a 10-0 defeat in their prior match.
Molly Durkin was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kristina Olesky, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, West Branch had to start their season on the road two weeks ago, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell 5-1 to Teays Valley.
Girard skirted past West Branch 7-5 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Girard repeat their success, or does West Branch have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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