O'Neill's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over the Ord Chanticleers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Eagles have posted since August 29th.
Rylee Selby made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brooklyn Cahoy, who went 2-for-2 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Loretta Scofield, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
O'Neill's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-7. As for Ord, their loss was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-7.
O'Neill didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 6-0 win vs. Cozad on the 14th. As for Ord, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Centura at 6:30 p.m.
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