Oakridge extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-3. They came up short against the Greenhill Hornets, falling 14-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Owls of the 18-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Greenhill, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Greenhill's part, Sammie Engberg made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Those 14 strikeouts gave Engberg a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs, two stolen bases, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Those stolen bases were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Talia Sidikaro was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Johnson, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oakridge will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Pantego Christian at 5:00 p.m. on the 14th. As for Greenhill, they will be playing at home against UME Preparatory Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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