Softball Preview: Oblong Panthers vs. Dugger Union Bulldogs
Oblong has been on the road for two straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Dugger Union Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Oblong will be strutting in after a win while Dugger Union will be coming in after a loss.
Oblong is headed into the match fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Everything went their way against Neoga on Friday as Oblong made off with an 18-4 victory.
Ginna Russell looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Macy Krick, who went 4-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Potts, who went 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 13 runs the game before, Dugger Union was a bit more limited in their game on Thursday. They lost 10-2 to Lawrenceville. The defeat continues a trend for Dugger Union in their matchups with Lawrenceville: they've now lost five in a row.
Brinna Simpson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Oblong's win bumped their record up to 4-11-1. As for Dugger Union, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
Oblong came up short against Dugger Union when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 15-10. Will Oblong have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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