Upper Scioto Valley had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-6 to make it nine. They lost 14-1 to the Spencerville Bearcats. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, the Rams couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Spencerville, their record is now 2-3. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the game before.
For Spencerville's part, Alexis Post made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Post has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That RBI was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Allison Post was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those hits were her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Elise Litsey, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Upper Scioto Valley will head out to challenge Ottawa-Glandorf at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Titans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.75 runs per game on average), something the Rams will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Spencerville, they will venture away from home to take on Elida at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Bearcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 9.5 runs per game this season.
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