Okaw Valley's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Sullivan Redskins. This was payback for Okaw Valley, who suffered an 11-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Lana Ashley was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Ashley has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ashley was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lindsey Ozier, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Sullivan's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taylar Mercer, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Okaw Valley's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-9. As for Sullivan, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
Okaw Valley will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Heritage at 4:30 p.m. Okaw Valley is facing Heritage at the right time seeing as Heritage is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Sullivan, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Tuscola at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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