The Oaks-Mission Warriors will head out on the road to square off against the Gans Grizzlies at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oaks-Mission will be strutting in after a win while Gans will be coming in after a loss.
Oaks-Mission came into Monday's game having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on Foyil with a sharp 17-1 victory on Monday. The win was just what Oaks-Mission needed coming off of a 20-6 defeat in their prior contest.
Zach Blackbird was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Blackbird was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Malakye Hawley was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Devin Ferguson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Gans had to start their season on the road back in March, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell victim to a tough 14-2 loss at the hands of Gore. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Gans in their matchups with Gore: they've now lost nine in a row.
Oaks-Mission's victory ended a 20-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-14. As for Gans, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
Oaks-Mission might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from Gans when the teams last played back in March of 2021. Can Oaks-Mission avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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