Oscar Smith was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 15-1 to the Great Bridge Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Oscar Smith of the 16-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Great Bridge's part, Bailey Bliven made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Bliven was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with four RBI and a double.
In other pitching news, Jensyn Koonce looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, LB Scott was incredible, going 2-for-2 with four RBI and two runs. Hannah Ferrell was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
Oscar Smith's loss dropped their record down to 2-13-1. As for Great Bridge, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 10-7 record this season.
Oscar Smith will head out on the road to challenge Lakeland at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Great Bridge, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Bayside, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Bayside is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Great Bridge will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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