Orland had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Live Oak on Wednesday. The Trojans put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 8-2 win. Considering the Trojans have won five matches by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Kiera McKenzie
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Dottie Davis and Kiera McKenzie made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Davis tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, McKenzie struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. At bat, Davis scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while McKenzie scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Those two runs gave McKenzie a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gracie Cutshall, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Orland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Orland has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-2 record this season. As for Live Oak, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-5 record this season.
Orland will welcome Gridley at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Live Oak, they will face off against Corning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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