The Ocosta Wildcats will square off against the Wahkiakum Mules at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Ocosta is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 14.9 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Ocosta made easy work of Oakville and carried off a 29-2 victory. The Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Acorns recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Joanah Rosander
| 04/22/25 vs Oakville | 7 |
| 05/02/24 @ Ilwaco | 3 |
| 04/26/24 vs Forks | 3 |
| 04/19/24 @ Naselle | 3 |
| 04/18/25 @ Wahkiakum | 2 |
Joanah Rosander was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with seven RBI, two triples, and three runs. Those seven RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ocosta got a massive performance out of Elly Mirante, who went 3-for-5 with five runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases. That's the most stolen bases Mirante has posted since back in April of 2024. Sophie Olive was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
Ocosta always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .643. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Wahkiakum and Oakville finished up on equal footing with a 0-0 draw on Friday. The match marked the first time this season in which the Mules were not able to get on the board.
Ocosta now has a winning record of 4-3. With that tie, Wahkiakum's record moves to 2-6-1.
Ocosta took their victory against Wahkiakum when the teams last played last Friday by a conclusive 16-1 score. Will the Wildcats repeat their success, or do the Mules have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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