Softball Recap: Oblong Panthers vs. Martinsville Bluestreaks
It was a good run, but Oblong unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 10-5 to the Martinsville Bluestreaks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Oblong of the 8-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Macy Krick was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Marissa Neeley, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
On Martinsville's side, Brylee Reed spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits. Reed has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Martinsville let Addi Adams and Harper Baird loose on the outfield. Adams scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Baird scored a run and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Olivia Hammond, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Oblong's loss dropped their record down to 5-12-1. As for Martinsville, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-13.
Oblong will face off against Hutsonville/Palestine at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hutsonville/Palestine is coming into the contest with four straight wins at home, so Oblong will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Martinsville will take on Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Martinsville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
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