O'Connell had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victors by an 18-8 margin over the Second Baptist University-Model Eagles on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Buccaneers needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
Izzie Bertsch was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Bertsch was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Victoria McNally
| 04/15/25 vs Second Baptist University-Model | 5 |
| 03/05/24 @ La Marque | 4 |
| 04/11/25 vs Alpha Omega Academy | 1 |
| 04/10/25 @ Covenant Christian | 1 |
| 04/11/24 @ Bay Area Christian | 1 |
In other batting news, Victoria McNally was incredible, going 4-for-5 with one home run, five runs, and five RBI. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Izzy McNally, who scored six runs while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances.
O'Connell always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .744. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
O'Connell's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-5 and their overall record up to 2-6. As for Second Baptist University-Model, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
As of now, neither O'Connell nor the Eagles have any future games scheduled.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
