It was a good run, but Martins Ferry unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Monday. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Philo Electrics.
Martins Ferry saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddie Lucas, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI and a double. Lucas has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Makayla Cole was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Martins Ferry hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. This was only their first loss (out of six games) when they post two or more strikeouts.
On Philo's side, Kyleigh McGraw made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched nine innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off 11 hits. McGraw was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, four RBI, and a double while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caitlin Rose, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Bri Wolfe, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Martins Ferry's loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-5. As for Philo, they now have a winning record of 12-11.
Martins Ferry does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Philo, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Licking Valley at 5:00 p.m.
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