Tocoi Creek was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. Their rough 9-3 loss to the Oakleaf Knights might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Tocoi Creek of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
Shyann Stratton was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a triple.
On Oakleaf's side, Janiah Henderson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Oakleaf let Ava Tolbert and Avery Garcia loose on the outfield. Tolbert scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while Garcia went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaydyn Beall, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Tocoi Creek's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Oakleaf, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tocoi Creek will take on Orange Park at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Oakleaf, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Keystone Heights at 7:00 p.m.
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