Troy has gone a perfect 10-0 against Xenia recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Trojans are taking a road trip to take on the Buccaneers at 5:00 p.m. Troy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Troy had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt West Carrollton on Wednesday. The Trojans blew past the Pirates 18-2. The matchup marked the Trojans' most dominant win of the season so far.
Riley King made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles and two RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
Alexis Ater
| 04/02/25 vs West Carrollton | 3 |
| 04/18/24 @ Sidney | 2 |
| 04/24/24 @ Stebbins | 1 |
| 04/22/24 vs Stebbins | 1 |
| 04/20/24 vs Fairmont | 1 |
In other batting news, Alexis Ater was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three doubles, and three RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Kaitlynn Price was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Troy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Xenia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 12-2 to Tippecanoe.
The victory got Troy back to even at 3-3. As for Xenia, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Troy took their win against Xenia in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 21-2 score. Will the Trojans repeat their success, or do the Buccaneers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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