
Red Devils
04/28/25 vs Greenbrier East | 4 |
04/23/25 vs Woodrow Wilson | 4 |
04/22/25 vs Richwood | 17 |
04/21/25 @ Summers County | 21 |
04/18/25 @ Mount View | 20 |
+ 16 more games |
Oak Hill hasn't had much luck against Shady Spring recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Red Devils will welcome the Tigers at 5:30 p.m. Oak Hill is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
Greenbrier East hit Oak Hill with a five-run second inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Red Devils lost 12-4 to the Spartans. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Red Devils have suffered since April 5th.
Sadie Branch was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Kennedy King, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Shady Spring ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Woodrow Wilson 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since April 16th.
Raegan Lane spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Peyton Raban was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Shady Spring now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Oak Hill, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-9.
Shady Spring's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Oak Hill has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. It's a different story for Shady Spring, though, as they've only averaged .307. Will they be able to contain Oak Hill's hitters?
Oak Hill suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to Shady Spring in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Red Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.