Oakridge extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 5-10 in the process. They lost 22-11 to the Lowell Devils. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Devils this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-13 back in April.
As for Lowell, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Lowell's part, Marley Plahn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on two hits and racked up 13 Ks. Plahn has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Maddy Thurman and Cheyanne McNamee did most of the damage at the plate: Thurman went 4-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and four runs, while McNamee went a perfect 5-for-5 with six RBI, four runs, and two stolen bases. Those six RBI gave McNamee a new career-high. Kaylie Dodson was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Coming up, Oakridge will square off against North Douglas at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. North Douglas will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Oakridge surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lowell, they will head out on the road to take on Eddyville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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