The Oberlin Phoenix will face off against the Hillsdale Falcons at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Oberlin has now lost 11 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 1.
Oberlin lost 17-1 to Black River on Thursday.
Oberlin saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Larissa Freas, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Hillsdale made easy work of Waynedale on Monday and carried off a 13-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won 13 games by seven runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Jordyn Fickes, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Schmitz, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.
Hillsdale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Waynedale only posted an OBP of .273.
Hillsdale has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Oberlin, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-12-1.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Oberlin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .467. However, it's not like Hillsdale struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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