Hephzibah extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-8. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 16-0 to the Cross Creek Razorbacks, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rebels of the 15-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
As for Cross Creek, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-7 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by eight runs or more this season.
For Cross Creek's part, Paityn Oglesby made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Oglesby has been consistent: she hasn't given up a single earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Antria Hamilton, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Maddison Robertson, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Hephzibah and Cross Creek will both be playing Burke County the next time they take the field. The Rebels will host the Bears at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Razorbacks will host them at 5:00 p.m. on October 8.
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