McClain extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 6-11 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Piketon Redstreaks. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Redstreaks apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Brie Cummins made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Olivia Stegbauer also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for Piketon, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-2 record this season. The victory was familiar territory for they, who have now won three games in a row.
On Piketon's side, Saydi Childers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits. Childers has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Aubrey Heath, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Briar Penwell was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McClain will face off against Western Brown at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Piketon, they will take on Adena at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. The Redstreaks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season.
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