The Oak Hill Oaks will head out on the road to square off against the Clay Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Oak Hill has given up an average of 13.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Oak Hill's offense. They lost 11-0 to Northwest on Wednesday. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Oaks' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Oak Hill saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Charissa Kranitz, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Clay beat East 4-1 on Wednesday.
The team relied heavily on Maddie Penix, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Emma Walker also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Oak Hill has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season. As for Clay, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 14-8.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Oak Hill hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Clay struggles in that department as they've averaged .351. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Oak Hill came up short against Clay in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, falling 8-5. Can the Oaks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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