Oakridge dropped their record down to 16-6 on Friday, which also ended the team's 15-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They lost 12-1 to the Sparta Spartans. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Eagles have suffered since May 10th.
As for Sparta, they pushed their record up to 17-10 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by six runs or more this season.
For Sparta's part, Taliya Dauser spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up nine Ks. Dauser has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Sparta let Grace Schmid and Jurnee Ross run wild. Schmid went a perfect 4-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs, while Ross went 3-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI Schmid has posted over her last nine matchups. Another player making a difference was Alexa VanVliet, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Oakridge beat Sparta by a score of 15-9 later that day.
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