04/26/25 vs Union Catholic | 12 |
04/16/25 vs Kent Place | 7 |
04/01/25 vs Kent Place | 7 |
04/22/25 @ Summit | 5 |
04/09/25 @ Union | 5 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Oak Knoll). They blew past the Union Catholic Vikings 12-6 on Saturday. The win was some much needed relief for the Royals as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Kaitlin Wincko made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That run marked the first that she has scored this season.
In other batting news, Oak Knoll got a massive performance out of Sofia Wilches, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Wilches also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Abby Han, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Oak Knoll's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Union Catholic, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oak Knoll will host New Providence at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Royals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pioneers have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Union Catholic, they will face off against Kent Place at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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