Oakville is 0-4 against Ocosta since March of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Acorns will host the Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Oakville took a 21-run defeat the last time they faced off against Wishkah Valley, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Acorns had just enough and edged out the Loggers 27-26. The Acorns' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Vivi Cruz was a standout: she went a perfect 6-for-6 with four runs, three RBI, and one triple. That triple was her first of the season. Ui'Lani Siufanua was another key player, going 5-for-6 with four stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI.
Oakville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .741. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Ocosta entered their tilt with Wahkiakum on Monday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on the Mules with a sharp 14-2 victory. Considering the Wildcats have won four matches by more than 11 runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Joanah Rosander was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jolissa Schlegel, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Elly Mirante, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Ocosta's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Oakville, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-8-1.
Ocosta's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Oakville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .348. It's a different story for Ocosta, though, as they've only averaged .243. Will they be able to contain Oakville's hitters?
Oakville suffered a grim 29-2 defeat to Ocosta when the teams last played last Tuesday. Will the Acorns have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
