Oakwood had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 3-6 to make it 12. They came up short against Normangee, falling 14-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Oakwood of the 18-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Normangee, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-8-1. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games.
For Normangee's part, Kynleigh Long and Tenley Carlisle made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Long tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Carlisle pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances. At bat, Long went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double, while Carlisle went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most RBI Long has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Normangee got a massive performance out of Heavenlee Sanders, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. Sanders continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Gracin Shaffer, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Oakwood will challenge rival Centerville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Normangee is set to face off against their familiar foe Lovelady at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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