Harriman was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Oakdale Eagles. Harriman was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Oakdale apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
McKenzie Smith was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Shaili Barnwell was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Emory Thompson, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Harriman's loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Oakdale, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-14.
As of now, neither Harriman nor Oakdale have any future games scheduled.
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