Softball Preview: Dixon Rams vs. Oakmont Vikings
The Dixon Rams will square off against the Oakmont Vikings at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Dixon comes in on four and Oakmont on five.
On Wednesday, Dixon needed a bit of extra time to put away Casa Roble. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Rams and snuck past 9-8.
Felesha LePenske spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on 15 hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ashley Garcia, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Audrey Graham was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, with a playoff game on the line, Oakmont rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They walked away with a 6-1 win over the Hawks.
Oakmont also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Emilee Monell gave up only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Ashlyn Leighton was incredible, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Maria Gonzales, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Dixon has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 games, which provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season. As for Oakmont, they pushed their record up to 14-12 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Thursday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Dixon hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .419. However, it's not like Oakmont struggles in that department as they've averaged .353. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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