Ocosta is 5-0 against Naselle since May of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Ocosta Wildcats will head out on the road to challenge the Naselle Comets at 4:00 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Wednesday, Ocosta sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 victory over Onalaska. The win made it back-to-back victories for Ocosta.
Joanah Rosander was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. Rosander has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Rosander was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Noel Cuzdey was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Brynn Rasmus was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, Naselle can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 27-1 margin over Taholah. Naselle's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ocosta's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Naselle, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Everything went Ocosta's way against Naselle when the teams last played back in May of 2023 as Ocosta made off with an 8-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Ocosta since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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