Sheldon and Oak Ridge squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Sheldon had to settle for second. They lost 6-0 to the Oak Ridge Trojans. Sheldon has struggled against Oak Ridge recently, as their game on Thursday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
For Oak Ridge's part, Kennedi Freeland tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Freeland has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Carly Short, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. Sam Alekman was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Sheldon's defeat dropped their record down to 15-13. As for Oak Ridge, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 20-4 record this season.
Sheldon does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Oak Ridge, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Pleasant Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Pleasant Grove will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Oak Ridge surely won't give up without a fight.
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