Oakdale extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 12-10. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hicks Pirates. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pirates apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
As for Hicks, they pushed their record up to 17-2 with the victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games.
For Hicks' part, Courtlyn Dousay made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Dousay has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abby Addison, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. 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.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oakdale will square off against Anacoco at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Hicks, they will challenge Pitkin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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