St. Michael the Archangel might've scored the first runs on Monday, but it was Oak Grove who claimed the real prize. The Guardians fell 6-2 to the Panthers. The Guardians have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Sophie Young
| 09/29/25 vs Oak Grove | 7 |
| 09/25/25 @ Oak Park | 15 |
| 09/22/25 vs Bishop LeBlond | 5 |
| 09/17/25 vs Lafayette County | 7 |
| 09/13/25 @ Warrensburg | 5 |
| 09/12/25 vs Lafayette County | 9 |
Sophie Young spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Samantha Dorsch made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Lyla Ventimiglia, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run.
St. Michael the Archangel's defeat dropped their record down to 11-6. As for Oak Grove, their win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-1.
Looking ahead, St. Michael the Archangel will head out to face off against Summit Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Oak Grove, they will host Clinton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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