The Orion Chargers will square off against the Bureau Valley Storm at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for Orion: they have been struggling with seven straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Bureau Valley has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road.
Orion's last matchup with Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Monday. Orion lost 8-2 to Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge].
Khloe Nelson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Those stolen bases marked the first that she snagged this season. Another player making a difference was Hayden Gehring, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 15 runs the game before, Bureau Valley was a bit more limited in their contest on Monday. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Kewanee.
Carly Reglin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Emily Wright was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Orion's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Bureau Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.
Orion couldn't quite finish off Bureau Valley in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 and fell 5-3. Will Orion have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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