
Lions
03/06/25 vs Williams | 17 |
03/25/25 vs Williams | 13 |
03/11/25 @ Williams | 13 |
03/08/25 @ South Fork | 11 |
03/18/25 @ Pierce | 7 |
Live Oak came into Tuesday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Oroville Tigers 8-2 on Tuesday. Considering the Lions have won six matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Melina Jurado spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Live Oak got a big performance out of Alexa Medina, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Aleena Ramirez was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Live Oak hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oroville struck out eight times.
Live Oak's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 8-9. As for Oroville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-16 record this season.
Live Oak will face off against Las Plumas at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Thunderbirds' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Lions' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Oroville, they will challenge Gridley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Tigers will need to watch out since the Bulldogs have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games.
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