Oasis is 8-2 against Neumann since February of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Oasis Sharks will look to defend their home field against the Neumann Celtics at 6:00 p.m. Oasis is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home.
Oasis won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune two weeks ago. They suffered a rough 21-8 loss at the hands of Seacrest Country Day.
Audrey Doan was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Madison Hartsgrove, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Neumann can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Monday. They were the clear victor by an 18-1 margin over Community School of Naples. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Neumann as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Sophia Escobar made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and not a single walk). Escobar was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three stolen bases, and six RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jennifer Drake, who scored three runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jolie Barth, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Oasis' defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Neumann, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Oasis has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Neumann struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.2 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Oasis skirted past Neumann 5-3 in their previous matchup two weeks ago. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Escobar, who struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Oasis still be able to contain Escobar? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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