Softball Recap: Whiteoak's win ends five-game losing streak on the road

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 6:59am

Softball Recap: Whiteoak Wildcats vs. Clay Panthers

Whiteoak came into Wednesday's contest having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over the Clay Panthers on Wednesday. This was payback for Whiteoak, who suffered a 10-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Bri Hill spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 13 Ks.

On the hitting side, Jaylie Parr was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kylee Hamm, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.

On Clay's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Sarah Cassidy gave up four earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits.

At the plate, Abigail Wiltshire and Madison Carver stepped up to the plate in a big way. Wiltshire scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Carver went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a triple.

Whiteoak's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-12. As for Clay, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.

As of now, neither Whiteoak nor Clay have any future games scheduled.

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