Whitney took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Oak Ridge, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats came out on top in a nail-biter against the Trojans on Wednesday, sneaking past 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcats have posted against the Trojans since May 2, 2024.
Taylor Cordell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Whitney saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rebecca Rau, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
Wildcats
| 03/11/26 @ Oak Ridge | 3-1 |
| 03/06/26 vs Del Oro | 2-0 |
| 03/03/26 @ Vacaville | 17-4 |
| 03/02/26 vs Vista del Lago | 7-1 |
The win (which was Whitney's fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for Oak Ridge, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Coming up, Whitney will host Sheldon at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Huskies' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Oak Ridge, they are taking a road trip to take on Del Oro at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games the Golden Eagles have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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