Oakdale extended their losing streak to nine on Monday, dropping their season record down to 5-15 in the process. They lost 10-0 to the Oliver Springs Bobcats. The shutout was out of character for the Eagles seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in March.
As for Oliver Springs, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-10-1. Considering they have won nine matchups by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Oliver Springs' part, Cooper Jones made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Jones has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Cole Tedder and Karson Seeber did most of the damage at the plate: Tedder went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases and three RBI, while Seeber went 2-for-4 with four runs and one triple. Those four runs gave Seeber a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Eli Brummett, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oakdale will take on Coalfield at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Oliver Springs, they will welcome Harriman at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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