Oakwood was not able to break out of their rough patch in their first game on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 9-1 walloping at the hands of the Camp Point Central Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Oakwood of the 13-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Oakwood saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sophia Hart, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Oakwood hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Camp Point Central's side, Lauren Miller made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Miller has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Miller was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gabby Homan, who went 3-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Anna Peters, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Oakwood's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Camp Point Central, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Tuscola the next time they take the field. Camp Point Central will head out to face Tuscola at 11:00 a.m. in their first game on Saturday, while Oakwood will play them later in the day, at 9:30 a.m.
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