Oakdale hadn't done well against Midway recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over the Green Wave. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won six contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
Rhylan Hicks spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Oakdale got a big performance out of Celina Williams, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Williams has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Cheyenne Sirmans, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Oakdale was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .378. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Midway only posted a batting average of .182.
Eagles
| 03/27/25 @ Midway | 13-2 |
| 03/24/25 @ Rockwood | 14-0 |
| 03/21/25 vs Oneida | 4-0 |
| 03/18/25 vs Harriman | 4-2 |
| 03/14/25 vs Pigeon Forge | 15-0 |
| + 3 more games |
The win keeps Oakdale at an undefeated 8-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average this season. As for Midway, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
Oakdale didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 2-1 win against Harriman on the 1st. As for Midway, they have also already played their next game, a 12-0 defeat against Sweetwater on the 28th.
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