Atherton couldn't quite beat North Oldham on Friday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the 11-run defeat they were dealt last Thursday. The Atherton Ravens fell just short of the North Oldham Mustangs by a score of 5-3. Atherton has not had much luck with North Oldham recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Christine Reese made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Isabel Cummins was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a double.
On North Oldham's side, Kadie Bosemer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks. Bosemer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, North Oldham let Kori Johnson and Avery Becker loose on the outfield. Johnson scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Becker scored a run while going 2-for-2. Johnson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooke Bennett, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Atherton's loss dropped their record down to 10-12. As for North Oldham, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 12-14 record this season.
Atherton is on the road again on Saturday to play Glasgow at 10:00 a.m. As for North Oldham, they will face off against Trimble County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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