Oakland won against Siegel last Tuesday with eight runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Saturday. Oakland's pitchers stepped up to hand the Brentwood Academy Eagles an 8-0 shutout. That looming 8-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Patriots yet this season.
Kyleigh Higgs made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Chloe Aaron was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024. Addie Peay was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.
Patriots
| 03/22/25 vs Brentwood Academy | 8-0 |
| 03/18/25 vs Siegel | 8-3 |
| 03/12/25 vs DeKalb County | 2-1 |
| 05/01/24 vs Forrest | 5-0 |
| 04/25/24 vs Blackman | 11-2 |
Oakland's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-2-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games. As for Brentwood Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Oakland will square off against Blackman at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Oakland's pitchers better be ready for this one: Blackman has averaged an impressive 9.5 runs per game this season. As for Brentwood Academy, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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