While Oak Ridge put up some runs on Thursday, the same can't be said for West County. The Blue Jays had just enough and edged out the Bulldogs 2-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Blue Jays have posted since April 1st.
The result came thanks to Kaelyn Deckerd's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kinsley Bogenpohl, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Oak Ridge and bumps their season record up to 16-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 1 runs in those games. As for West County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-7 record this season.
Oak Ridge didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 7-1 victory against Valle Catholic on the 2nd. As for West County, they will host Greenville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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