The Oakmont Vikings will challenge the Dixon Rams at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Oakmont is coming into the match hot, having won their last five games.
Oakmont is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They came out on top against Liberty Ranch by a score of 6-1.
Emilee Monell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ashlyn Leighton was incredible, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Maria Gonzales was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Dixon ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged Casa Roble out 9-8. Winning may never get old, but Dixon sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Dixon also let their pitcher toss all eight innings and she was also dialed-in: Felesha LePenske gave up five earned (and three unearned) runs on 15 hits and racked up 14 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ashley Garcia, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Audrey Graham, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Oakmont has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-12 record this season. As for Dixon, their win bumped their record up to 17-4.
Both both teams just can't seem to miss. Oakmont has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.2 hits per game. However, it's not like Dixon struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.3. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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