Softball Recap: Oblong Panthers vs. Wayne City Indians
Oblong scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They never let the Wayne City Indians onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Oblong needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Ginna Russell looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Zya Bricker and Layla Krick did most of the damage at the plate: Bricker scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Krick got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Maggie Bailey, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Oblong's win bumped their record up to 3-11-1. As for Wayne City, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-15 record this season.
Oblong will square off against Neoga at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Oblong is facing Neoga at the right time seeing as Neoga is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Wayne City, they will be playing at home against Norris City-Omaha-Enfield at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Norris City-Omaha-Enfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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