Softball Game Preview: Oley Valley Lynx vs. Hamburg Hawks

Oley Valley is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Hamburg is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. Oley Valley will take on Hamburg at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Oley Valley had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Pequea Valley on Friday. Oley Valley blew past Pequea Valley 15-5. The victory continues a trend for the Lynx in their matchups with the Braves: they've now won four in a row.

Taylor Schlegel

Runs (Career)

03/21/25 vs Pequea Valley	3
05/08/24 @ Antietam	2
04/29/24 @ Wyomissing	2
04/17/24 @ Brandywine Heights Area	2
03/20/24 @ Lancaster Mennonite	2

Taylor Schlegel was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brianna Garcia, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

Schlegel wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Oley Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits every time they've taken the field this season.

Meanwhile, Hamburg earned a 9-5 win over Tamaqua on Friday.

Oley Valley's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Hamburg, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.

Oley Valley's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's match. Oley Valley has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hamburg, though, as they've been averaging only 0.5 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Oley Valley continue to outrun the ball?

Oley Valley might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Hamburg when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will Oley Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.