Crossroads's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Everything went their way against the Oakwood Owls as the Crossroads Roadrunners made off with a 10-1 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Crossroads considering their one-run performance the match before.
Jiselle Frerichs made a splash no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned run or hits while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Frerichs has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Frerichs was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Della Polk, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Priscilla Contreras, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-5.
Crossroads has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. As for Oakwood, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crossroads will challenge Viewpoint at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Oakwood, they will head out on the road to face off against Archer School for Girls at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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