Softball Game Preview: Oakman Wildcats vs. Gordo Green Wave

Oakman is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Monday. They will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Gordo Green Wave at 4:30 p.m. Oakman will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.

Fans were treated to a battle of the Wildcats on Saturday. Oakman came out on top against Tharptown by a score of 7-3. With that win, Oakman brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.

The team relied heavily on Journi Randle, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Izzie Birchfield, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.

Oakman was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Gordo ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out Hale County 10-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Green Wave have posted since April 6, 2024.

Oakman pushed their record up to 4-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Gordo, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2.

Oakman suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Gordo in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will Oakman 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.