Heritage extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-12 in the process. They came up short against the Oakwood Comets, falling 14-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hawks of the 21-11 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Heritage saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bre Patten, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
As for Oakwood, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-7-1. The result was nothing new for the Comets, who have now won six matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
On Oakwood's side, Caydence Vermillion made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over 4.1 innings pitched. Vermillion was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Oakwood let Bella Bradford and Irene Rangel run wild. Bradford went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Rangel went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs and two RBI. Bradford is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Gracie Hanner, who went 3-for-5 with one stolen base and one run.
Coming up, Heritage will host Villa Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blue Devils have averaged an impressive 10.5 runs per game this season. As for Oakwood, they will head out on the road to face off against Salt Fork at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Storm will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Comets surely won't give up without a fight.
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