Paint Valley extended their losing streak to nine on Wednesday, dropping them down to 1-13. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Zane Trace Pioneers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bearcats of the 6-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
As for Zane Trace, their victory bumped their record up to 4-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 7, 2025.
For Zane Trace's part, Kali Ward was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off ten hits. Ward was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Zane Trace got a big performance out of Grace Lyon, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Lyon a new career-high. Kaydance Burkitt was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Paint Valley will welcome Piketon at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Zane Trace, they will be playing at home against Clay at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Pioneers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season.
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