There's no place like home for Live Oak, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the East Ascension Spartans 11-9. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Live Oak considering their two-run performance the match before.
For East Ascension's part, Corin Waguespack made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Mya Lanoux, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs.
Live Oak pushed their record up to 15-13 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs per game. As for East Ascension, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 17-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Live Oak will challenge St. Amant at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Live Oak has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for East Ascension, they will head out on the road to face off against Dutchtown at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dutchtown will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something East Ascension surely won't give up without a fight.
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