East Alton-Wood River hasn't had much luck against Freeburg recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Oilers will host the Midgets at 4:30 p.m.
East Alton-Wood River is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Saturday. They fell 8-5 to Alton.
Haley Pratt and Olivia Sheets stepped up to the plate in a big way. Pratt went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double, while Sheets went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Morgan Reynolds also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.
Meanwhile, Freeburg beat East Alton-Wood River 6-1 on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Midgets in their matchups with the Oilers: they've now won seven in a row.
Waeltz Aubrey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on six hits.
At the plate, Mylie LaFore was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Olivia Joseph, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Freeburg's win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for East Alton-Wood River, their loss dropped their record down to 8-10.
Freeburg's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Monday. East Alton-Wood River has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Freeburg, though, as they've been averaging only 3.5 strikeouts. Will East Alton-Wood River keep running through batters, or will the Midgets buck the trend?
East Alton-Wood River couldn't quite get it done against Freeburg when the teams last played on Tuesday as they fell 6-1. Will the Oilers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
