Oakwood won the last time they faced Schlarman, and things went their way on Monday too. The Oakwood Comets came out on top against the Schlarman Hilltoppers by a score of 10-5.
Caydence Vermillion was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Vermillion was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gracie Hanner, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Jada Finley was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Like Oakwood, Schlarman also got a great game from a two-way player: Irene Rangel. On the mound, Rangel struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Deana Linares pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Rangel has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Rangel scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Linares scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Schlarman was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Oakwood's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-15. As for Schlarman, their loss was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Oakwood will head out on the road to take on North Vermillion at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Oakwood is facing North Vermillion at the right time seeing as North Vermillion is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Schlarman, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Hoopeston at 4:30 p.m.
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