The Osawatomie Trojans will stay at home for another game and welcome the Santa Fe Trail Chargers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Osawatomie scored the most runs they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They took an 18-15 hit to the loss column at the hands of Baldwin. Even though they lost, Osawatomie's still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.8 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Osawatomie got a massive performance out of Jules Beery, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Beery has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Jayla Mayo, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Osawatomie kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, the matchup between Santa Fe Trail and St. Marys on Thursday hardly resembled the 1-0 effort from their previous meeting. Santa Fe Trail fell just short of St. Marys by a score of 11-10. Santa Fe Trail's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Gretchen Huizenga was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (she also only allowed one walk). Huizenga was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Brooke Neidhardt was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Addalyn Sleichter was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Osawatomie's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Santa Fe Trail, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-2.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Osawatomie hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. However, it's not like Santa Fe Trail struggles in that department as they've averaged .385. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Osawatomie suffered a grim 16-2 defeat to Santa Fe Trail in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Osawatomie have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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