Oak Hill had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 2-4 to make it five. They fell just short of the Lisbon Greyhounds by a score of 5-4. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Greyhounds apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Oak Hill saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Rivet, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double. That double was Rivet's first of the season. Another was Carlee Austin, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
As for Lisbon, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 6-0. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average this season.
On Lisbon's side, Mackenzie Eaton made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits. Eaton has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brynn Chase, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played. Aubriana Bright was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Looking ahead, Oak Hill will challenge Monmouth Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lisbon, they will head out to challenge Hall-Dale at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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