Port Clinton had lost nine straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 5-16 to make it ten. They lost 13-2 to the Oak Harbor Rockets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Redskins of the 10-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Oak Harbor, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games.
For Oak Harbor's part, Remington Balboa was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Balboa has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double. That's the most hits he has posted over his last ten matchups.
In other batting news, Oak Harbor let Fischer Conn and Brennan Butzin run wild. Conn went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Butzin went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits Butzin has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Nolan Bickelhaupt, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Port Clinton will take on McComb at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Oak Harbor, they will square off against Perkins at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pirates' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Rockets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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