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| 04/01/25 - Home | 14-3 W |
| 04/22/24 - Home | 0-0 T |
| 03/26/24 - Away | 10-7 W |
| 04/29/22 - Home | 5-4 W |
| 03/29/22 - Neutral | 3-5 L |
| + 5 more games |
Oblong not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 3, 2024. They were the clear victors by a 14-3 margin over the Red Hill Salukis. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Panthers considering their one-run performance the game before.
Zya Bricker made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Norah Hoke, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Brylee Murray was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Oblong was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The win got Oblong back to even at 2-2. As for Red Hill, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oblong will venture away from home to face off against Dieterich at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Red Hill, they will head out to square off against Hutsonville/Palestine at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Salukis' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 11.8 runs per game this season.
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