Olentangy is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Bloom-Carroll is on a nine-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Braves will host the Bulldogs at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Olentangy had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt Bishop Watterson on Thursday. The Braves were the clear victors by a 27-19 margin over the Eagles. The Braves have beaten the Eagles the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Eagles has come to flipping the script.
Meanwhile, Bloom-Carroll made easy work of Amanda-Clearcreek on Friday and carried off a 15-2 victory. Considering the Bulldogs have won 15 contests by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Emma Brandt was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI.
In other batting news, Madi Grefe was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Ady Luke was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and two runs.
Bloom-Carroll kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Olentangy's win bumped their record up to 11-4. As for Bloom-Carroll, their victory bumped their record up to 20-2.
Olentangy beat Bloom-Carroll 3-0 in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Do the Braves have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bulldogs turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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