Oley Valley extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 5-8 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes. If the Lynx were looking for revenge after losing 12-3 to the Hurricanes when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Taylor Schlegel made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two triples, one run, and one RBI. Those triples were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ava Walters, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
As for Schuylkill Haven, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.9 runs on average over those games.
On Schuylkill Haven's side, Gracelyn Line spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. Line has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Nicole Domermuth was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Teagan Wehr, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oley Valley will square off against Antietam at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Schuylkill Haven, they will face off against Schuylkill Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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