After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Olive brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They were the clear victor by a 15-5 margin over the Yale Bulldogs on Monday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Wildcats as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Robbie Doremus made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over 4.2 innings pitched. Doremus was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Dustyn Bruce was a standout: he scored four runs and stole Five bases. while going 4-for-4. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Nickell, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Olive always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .639. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
| 03/03/25 - Away | 15-5 W |
| 03/21/23 - Home | 22-17 W |
| 03/07/23 - Neutral | 12-11 W |
| 04/12/22 - Away | 8-8 T |
| 03/27/21 - Neutral | 6-10 L |
| + 3 more games |
Olive's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Yale, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Olive will venture away from home to take on Graham/Dustin at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Yale, they will head out to face off against Shidler at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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