Softball Recap: Olpe Eagles vs. Onaga Buffaloes
Olpe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They suffered a tough 19-0 loss at the hands of the Onaga Buffaloes. The contest marked that first time this season in which Olpe was not able to get on the board.
For Onaga's part, Bridgett Campbell made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Campbell has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Campbell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Abbie Ringel and Emmarsyn Fordham did most of the damage at the plate: Ringel scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Fordham scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Ringel is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. MaKenzie Dorsey was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Olpe's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Onaga, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Olpe will take on Marais des Cygnes Valley at TBD on Monday. Marais des Cygnes Valley is coming into the matchup with four straight losses on the road, meaning Olpe will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Onaga, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against St. Marys at 4:30 p.m. The last three games St. Marys has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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