Oak Grove can finally bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They skirted past the Pioneer Mustangs 14-13. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Oak Grove considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Nadya Vasquez was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Aolani Cortes, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
On Pioneer's side, Saya Fujii made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-6. The team also got some help courtesy of Sadie Heming, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Pioneer was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oak Grove only hit a.
Oak Grove's win ended a ten-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-13. As for Pioneer, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oak Grove's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Lincoln at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lincoln is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Pioneer, they will be playing at home against Silver Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Silver Creek is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Pioneer will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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