Oberlin is 0-7-1 against Columbia since April of 2016 but things could change on Tuesday. The Phoenix will be playing at home against the Raiders at 5:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Oberlin is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They lost 31-18 to Clearview. Even if the Phoenix couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Amaya Price made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all five of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Jadyn Whitehouse, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Columbia's offense. They came up short against Keystone on Monday, falling 10-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Raiders were not able to get on the board.
Columbia saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sadie Schulke, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base.
Columbia is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-4. As for Oberlin, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Oberlin has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 11.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Columbia struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Oberlin might still be hurting after the 14-2 defeat they got from Columbia when the teams last played back in April of 2022. Can the Phoenix avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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