Recap: Wheeling Park Patriots vs. Oak Glen Golden Bears
Wheeling Park's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Oak Glen Golden Bears by a score of 11-6. This was payback for Wheeling Park, who suffered a 5-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Abbie Harmon was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Harmon was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Wheeling Park got a massive performance out of Delaney Randolph, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4. Bryn Ernest was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Like Wheeling Park, Oak Glen also got a great game from a two-way player: Mattie Carney. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Carney was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Rylie Bruce made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Addie Smith, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Wheeling Park's victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-1. As for Oak Glen, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Wheeling Park will head out on the road to face off against Weir at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Oak Glen, they will take on Brooke at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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