Softball Recap: Onaga Wins Going Away Against Marysville

Onaga lost to Marysville on Thursday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. Onaga put the hurt on Marysville with a sharp 10-2 victory. The Buffaloes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by eight runs or more this season.

Bridgett Campbell made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Campbell was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

In other batting news, Ember Conger and Marissa Sauvage did most of the damage at the plate: Conger went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, one triple, and one run, while Sauvage went 2-for-4 with four RBI and two runs. Those hits marked the first that Conger got this season. Willow Hochstedler was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

Onaga was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .419. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Marysville only posted a batting average of .179.

Onaga's record is now 3-1. As for Marysville, their defeat was their first of the season and also makes their record 3-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Onaga will venture away from home to challenge Doniphan West at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The matchup will give Onaga their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Marysville, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Chapman at 4:30 p.m. on April 8. This will also be Marysville's first chance to prove their worth in the conference.