Unity Reed hasn't had much luck against Osbourn Park recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Lions are taking a road trip to challenge the Yellowjackets at 6:00 p.m. Unity Reed has given up an average of 16 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Unity Reed fell victim to Battlefield and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Bobcats, falling 14-0. The Lions' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it seven in a row.
Osbourn Park never got on the board in their matchup on Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Battlefield on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Bobcats with a sharp 10-1 victory. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Yellowjackets' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Madison Mozingo made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Mozingo was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, Osbourn Park got a massive performance out of Gauri Saigal, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Hayden Menefee, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Osbourn Park kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Unity Reed's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Osbourn Park, their record now sits at 9-4.
Unity Reed might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Osbourn Park in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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