Blair Oaks dropped to 6-10 on Monday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They lost 8-2 to the Hickman Kewpies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Falcons of the 8-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Blair Oaks saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lydia Sullens, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Jacy Lowrance also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Hickman, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by six runs or more this season.
On Hickman's side, Tess Moloney spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Mylee McMichael and Dani Spratt did most of the damage at the plate: McMichael went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base, while Spratt went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Spratt is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Madison Taylor, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Coming up, Blair Oaks will head out to square off against Southern Boone at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Hickman, they will be playing at home against Camdenton at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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