Oceanside is 0-4 against Hermon since May of 2018 but things could change on Saturday. The Mariners will look to defend their home field against the Hawks at 11:00 a.m.
Oceanside came up short against Cony on Wednesday, falling 15-1.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hermon, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They never let Ellsworth get on the board and left with a 10-0 win on Thursday.
Braelyn Wilcox was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Wilcox was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Rebecca Balmas was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kenzie Gallant, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Hermon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ellsworth only posted an OBP of .143.
Oceanside's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Hermon, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Oceanside might still be hurting after the 12-2 loss they got from Hermon in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Mariners have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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