Ryan Cordell brought home the go-ahead run to give the Licking County Settlers (22-15) the lead in the sixth inning, as the Licking County Settlers hung on to beat the Dayton Docs (16-22) 4-2 on Friday.
With the score tied at one in the sixth inning, Cordell came to the plate and doubled.The Licking County Settlers staved off the Dayton Docs as the Dayton Docs were unable to match the Licking County Settlers down the stretch.
The Dayton Docs scored one run in the eighth on an error. Still, the Dayton Docs couldn't draw even.
Matt Parisi racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Licking County Settlers. He doubled in the sixth inning and singled in the eighth inning.
Connor Murphy got the win, running his season record to 5-1. He allowed one run over 2 2/3 innings. He struck out none, walked one and surrendered five hits.
Jon Richard ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his sixth loss of the year. He lasted just five innings, walked one, struck out five, and allowed three runs.