Softball Recap: Oroville Tigers vs. Durham Trojans
Oroville put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They blew past the Durham Trojans 15-5. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Oroville as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Lyndsey Cook (Kaylor) made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. Cook (Kaylor) has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cook (Kaylor) was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Jaydyn George was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Allie Jackson, who went 2-for-4 with four runs, a triple, and an RBI.
On Durham's side, Trinity Kolu and Isla Stephens did some serious damage despite the final result: Kolu scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Stephens scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Ashley Spence was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Oroville's win bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Durham, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 13 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oroville will face off against Las Plumas at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Durham, they will head out on the road to challenge Paradise at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Paradise is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
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