Oran extended their losing streak to six on Wednesday, dropping them down to 4-6. They lost 15-0 to the Oak Ridge Blue Jays. The game marked the first time this season in which the Eagles were not able to get on the board.
As for Oak Ridge, they pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by ten runs or more this season.
For Oak Ridge's part, Kaelyn Deckerd made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Deckerd has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-3. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Oak Ridge got a massive performance out of Hayley Hahs, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave Hahs a new career-high. Ella Hobeck was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Oran will venture away from home to face off against Delta at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Oak Ridge, they will head out to challenge Puxico at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Indians have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13 runs per game on average), something the Blue Jays will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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