Slippery Rock scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 16-7 margin over the Oil City Oilers. Considering Slippery Rock has won three games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Lyla Runtas was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 4-for-5. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooke Balint, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Oil City's side, Abby Foley made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Slippery Rock and bumps their season record up to 3-5. As for Oil City, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Slippery Rock will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Corry at 4:00 p.m. Slippery Rock will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Oil City, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Titusville at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Oil City has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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