If Okmulgee was riding high off their 12-1 takedown of Liberty last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Okmulgee Bulldogs wound up on the wrong side of a rough 16-4 walloping at the hands of the Chouteau-Mazie Wildcats on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Okmulgee of the 10-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Chouteau-Mazie's part, the team relied heavily on Taylar Applegate, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lucas Grossman, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Okmulgee has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. As for Chouteau-Mazie, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Okmulgee will take on Depew at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Depew will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Okmulgee surely won't give up without a fight. As for Chouteau-Mazie, they will be playing at home against Will Rogers College at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Will Rogers College hasn't scored more than two runs for eight games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
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