Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Oasis Academy couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 12-5 to the Yerington Lions on Friday. Oasis Academy's loss signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
Mackenzie Bryant was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kaylin Guthrie, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Yerington's side, Casey Bobrick made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Bobrick has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Bobrick was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aurora Brethauer, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Karla Zarazua was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases.
Oasis Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 20-6. As for Yerington, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season.
Oasis Academy will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Battle Mountain at 1:30 p.m. Oasis Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12 runs per game this season. As for Yerington, they will take on Pershing County at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Pershing County will roll in looking for their 25th straight victory, something Yerington surely won't give up without a fight.
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