After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Bentley, Genesee was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Atherton Wolverines with a sharp 16-1 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Wolves needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Rylie O'Brien was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those stolen bases marked the first that she has snagged this season.
Palin Hicks
| 04/30/26 vs Atherton | 6 |
| 05/27/25 @ Bendle | 4 |
| 05/30/25 @ Mayville | 3 |
| 04/11/25 vs Mt. Morris | 1 |
In other batting news, Genesee let Kiera Little and Palin Hicks run wild. Little got on base in all three of her plate appearances with six stolen bases and three runs, while Hicks got on base in all three of her plate appearances with six stolen bases and three runs. Those six stolen bases gave Hicks a new career-high. Anijah Johnston was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with five stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Genesee always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .840. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Genesee's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Atherton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Genesee will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Bendle at 4:30 p.m. on May 11. As for Atherton, they will venture away from home to face off against Bentley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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