Odessa came tearing into Friday's match with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 victory over the St. Michael the Archangel Guardians. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bulldogs also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Keely Byrd and Jordyn Loehr did most of the damage at the plate: Byrd scored two runs while going 3-for-3, while Loehr went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. What's more, Byrd also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in September of 2023. Jordyn Beal was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Odessa kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in five consecutive matchups.
Odessa pushed their record up to 18-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for St. Michael the Archangel, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Odessa will venture away from home to challenge Summit Christian Academy at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. As for St. Michael the Archangel, they will venture away from home to take on St. Teresa's Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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