Lowell had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 6-8 to make it four. They came up short against the Oakland Oakers, falling 14-4. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Oakers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-0 two weeks ago.
Gracie Aldinger
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Gracie Aldinger made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Maddy Thurman was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run.
As for Oakland, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. Considering they have won ten games by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Oakland's side, Maddie Dalberti spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ella Whittaker, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with four runs and two stolen bases. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Gwen Field also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Lowell will challenge rival North Douglas at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Oakland is set to take on their familiar foe Yoncalla at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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