
Bobcats
05/19/25 @ Plainwell | 4-2 |
05/19/25 @ Plainwell | 11-2 |
05/15/25 @ Climax-Scotts | 12-1 |
05/13/25 vs Athens | 15-0 |
05/09/25 @ Colon | 5-1 |
While Burr Oak's win against Plainwell wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bobcats sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Trojans on Monday. The win was familiar territory for the Bobcats, who have now won five matches in a row.
Brooklynn Root was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Braylyn Hernandez, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one double. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Elaine Holtom, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Burr Oak pushed their record up to 13-3 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.2 runs over those games. As for Plainwell, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-26 record this season.
Burr Oak will face off against North Adams-Jerome at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Plainwell, they will venture away from home to take on Parchment at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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