Oakwood's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Milford Bearcats by a score of 17-12. With that win, the Comets brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
| 04/16/25 @ Milford | 14 |
| 03/22/25 vs Armstrong | 13 |
| 04/11/25 vs Iroquois West | 10 |
| 04/10/25 @ Monticello | 8 |
| 03/26/25 @ Fisher | 6 |
Irene Rangel was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and seven unearned) runs off eight hits. Those 14 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Oakwood let Caydence Vermillion and Bella Bradford run wild. Vermillion went 3-for-5 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs, while Bradford went 4-for-5 with three runs, three doubles, and two RBI. That's the most hits Bradford has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Lainee Smith, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Oakwood hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
The victory got Oakwood back to even at 7-7-1. As for Milford, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-4.
Looking ahead, Oakwood will challenge Casey-Westfield at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Milford, they will face off against Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bearcats are facing the Falcons at the right time seeing as the Falcons are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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