
Bobcats
05/03/25 vs North Adams-Jerome | 17 |
05/13/25 vs Athens | 15 |
05/01/25 @ Bellevue | 13 |
04/24/25 vs Climax-Scotts | 10 |
04/29/25 vs Colon | 9 |
Burr Oak hadn't done well against Athens recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Bobcats never let the Indians get on the board and left with a 15-0 win. Considering the Bobcats have won six matches by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Brooklynn Root made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Root was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Braylyn Hernandez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. She also put up a triple, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Elaine Holtom, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
Burr Oak always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .793. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Burr Oak has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for Athens, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Burr Oak will venture away from home to face off against Centreville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Athens, they will head out to take on Bellevue at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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