Oakleaf was the 9-3 winner over Columbia when they last played one another back in April of 2015, but their luck changed this time around. The Oakleaf Knights fell just short of the Columbia Tigers by a score of 5-4 on Thursday.
Meshayla Pettaway was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. Jaydyn Beall was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
On Columbia's side, Kinley King spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. King has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Sakiya Merriex was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Oakleaf's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-8. As for Columbia, they pushed their record up to 11-10 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oakleaf will take on Nease at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Oakleaf's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Nease's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Columbia, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Riverside at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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