Oblong can finally bid farewell to their 14-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They walked away with a 10-7 win over the Red Hill Salukis. Oblong's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last six games.
Layla Krick and Marissa Neeley did most of the damage at the plate: Krick scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Neeley went 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Macy Krick, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Red Hill's side, Rhyan Fiscus put in work no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Fiscus was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Chloe Seed and Ollie Fisher stepped up to the plate in a big way. Seed scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Fisher scored a run while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. Tess Heath was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Oblong's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-7. As for Red Hill, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Oblong will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Richland County at 4:30 p.m. As for Red Hill, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hutsonville/Palestine at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Red Hill is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
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