Oldham-Ramona/R is 0-4 against Alcester-Hudson since April of 2023 but things could change on Friday. The Rutland are taking a road trip to take on the Cubs at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Last Monday, Oldham-Ramona/R got the win against Parker by a conclusive 19-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Rutland.
Gabby Pickard
| 04/07/25 @ Parker | 3 |
| 04/07/25 vs Parker | 2 |
| 05/14/24 @ Sioux Valley | 2 |
| 05/07/24 vs Flandreau | 2 |
| 04/12/24 @ Deuel | 2 |
Gabby Pickard was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Pickard was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenlee Hansen, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Hattie Hanson was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-2.
Oldham-Ramona/R was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .727. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in seven consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Alcester-Hudson). They put the hurt on Colman-Egan with a sharp 18-1 win on Thursday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Cubs with their most commanding win of the season.
Emma Moller made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Moller was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Alcester-Hudson let Jenna Manning and Paxtyn Moller run wild. Manning went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Moller went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one double. Those RBI marked the first that Manning brought in this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexi Miiller, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Oldham-Ramona/R's record now sits at 2-0. As for Alcester-Hudson, their record is now 3-1.
Oldham-Ramona/R suffered a grim 20-2 defeat to Alcester-Hudson in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Rutland avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
