The Oak Ridge Pioneers are taking a road trip to square off against the University Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Oak Ridge has given up an average of 13.9 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Oak Ridge's tournament run continued when they took on Dr. Phillips on Monday. Oak Ridge lost 22-4 to Dr. Phillips. The loss continues a trend for the Pioneers in their meetings with the Panthers: they've now lost seven in a row.
University not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since February 27, 2024. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Evans a 14-0 shutout. The win was some much needed relief for the Cougars as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Oak Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for University, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
Oak Ridge might still be hurting after the 17-1 loss they got from University in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Can Oak Ridge avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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