Oakland Mills had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-13 to make it 11. They came up short against the Howard Lions, falling 18-0. The Scorpions were not able to make up for their loss to the Lions from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Howard, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-4. That looming 18-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Howard's part, Sophia Krmenec and Kiersten Black made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Krmenec struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Black tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Krmenec has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. At the plate, Krmenec went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI and two doubles, while Black got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Those four RBI gave Krmenec a new career-high.
In other batting news, Meleah Hannie was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Hadley Coleman was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oakland Mills will face off against Centennial at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Scorpions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Howard, they will challenge Wilde Lake at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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