Oakleaf has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Hagerty Huskies at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Oakleaf: 3.4, Hagerty: 2.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Oakleaf is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over Lake Howell.
Charlotte Maddox made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Maddox has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Maddox was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Meshayla Pettaway, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Avery Garcia, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Hagerty stacked a ninth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 15-0 margin over Tate. Hagerty's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ella Verne looked comfortable as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Alexis Felker was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Alexandra Beldowicz was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.
Oakleaf's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-8. As for Hagerty, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 22-5 record this season.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Oakleaf hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. However, it's not like Hagerty struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Oakleaf couldn't quite finish off Hagerty in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 and fell 2-0. Can Oakleaf avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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