
Bobcats
04/03/25 @ Jellico | 18 |
03/27/25 @ Sunbright | 17 |
03/20/25 vs Clinton | 14 |
03/14/25 vs Sunbright | 13 |
03/07/25 vs Greenback | 13 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Oliver Springs). They blew past the Jellico Blue Devils 18-3 on Thursday. Considering the Bobcats have won four matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Kenzie Russell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Russell was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Oliver Springs got a massive performance out of Emmeline Patton, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. What's more, Patton posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kaelynn Jones, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Oliver Springs was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .450. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The victory got Oliver Springs back to even at 6-6. As for Jellico, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Oliver Springs will have a chance to go back-to-back against Jellico: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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