The Gladwin Flying G will venture away from home to face off against the Oxford Wildcats at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Gladwin has given up an average of 12.3 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gladwin managed to slip by Farwell the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Flying G's lost 12-5 to the Eagles on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Flying G's have suffered against the Eagles since May 20, 2019.
Gracyin Guoan was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Zoey Roberts, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Lake Orion hit Oxford with a four-run fifth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Wildcats came up short against the Dragons, falling 8-1. The loss continues a trend for the Wildcats in their meetings with the Dragons: they've now lost four in a row.
Oxford's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10-1. As for Gladwin, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Gladwin's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's matchup. The Flying G's have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Oxford, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Gladwin continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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