Oakland waltzed into their contest on Saturday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came out on top against the Lowell Devils by a score of 12-9. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Oakland also won the last time the pair played on April 9th.
Maddie Dalberti made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off 11 hits. Dalberti was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tiger Whitebird, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kelsie Pfaff, who went 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
On Lowell's side, Madison Thurman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Thurman has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Cheyanne McNamee, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Lowell was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oakland only hit a.
Oakland pushed their record up to 13-3 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Lowell, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oakland's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Yoncalla at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Oakland is facing Yoncalla at the right time seeing as Yoncalla is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Lowell, they will be playing at home against North Douglas at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. North Douglas will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Lowell surely won't give up without a fight.
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