Oak Grove hadn't done well against Branham recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Eagles narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Bruins 8-6. This was payback for the Eagles, who suffered a 10-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Jackson McCoy
| 03/13/26 @ Branham | 4 |
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Jackson McCoy was incredible, going 4-for-5 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Oak Grove is 2-1 when McCoy posts three or more hits, but 2-3 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Brandon Stewart, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Oak Grove kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory made it two in a row for Oak Grove and bumps their season record up to 4-4. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of two runs across that stretch. As for Branham, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Oak Grove will head out to take on Fremont at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Branham, they will venture away from home to face off against Lincoln at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Bruins' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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