Softball Preview: Flandreau Fliers vs. Oldham-Ramona/R Rutland
The Flandreau Fliers will head out on the road to square off against the Oldham-Ramona/R Rutland at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Flandreau is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Last Wednesday, Flandreau came up short against Arlington and fell 8-5.
Julie Pitsenberger made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with a triple and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Rylee Allen, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Oldham-Ramona/R was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 12-9 to Colman-Egan.
Brookelyn Riedel was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Rylan Pearson, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Oldham-Ramona/R kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Flandreau's record is now 5-8. As for Oldham-Ramona/R, their record is now 1-8.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Flandreau has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Oldham-Ramona/R struggles in that department as they've averaged .487. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Flandreau took their victory against Oldham-Ramona/R when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 14-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Flandreau since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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