Oblong scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They never let the Wayne City Indians onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Oblong needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Ginna Russell looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Zya Bricker and Layla Krick did most of the damage at the plate: Bricker scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Krick got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Maggie Bailey, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Oblong's win bumped their record up to 3-11-1. As for Wayne City, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-15 record this season.
Oblong will square off against Neoga at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Oblong is facing Neoga at the right time seeing as Neoga is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Wayne City, they will be playing at home against Norris City-Omaha-Enfield at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Norris City-Omaha-Enfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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