Wartburg Central typically has all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Oliver Springs proved too difficult a challenge. They had just enough and edged the Wartburg Central Bulldogs out 6-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Oliver Springs.
Isabella Thornton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Thornton was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Layla Alcorn was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
On Wartburg Central's side, Braylen Melton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. Melton has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jade Brooks was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run. Madison Starkey was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Wartburg Central didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with six strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oliver Springs didn't tossed any.
Oliver Springs' win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-7. As for Wartburg Central, their defeat ended a 12-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 16-2.
As of now, neither Oliver Springs nor Wartburg Central have any future games scheduled.
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