Sadly, Schlarman is still looking for their first win of the season after six matchups. They fell 10-5 to the Oakwood Comets on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Schlarman of the 0-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Irene Rangel and Deana Linares put in work while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Rangel struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Linares tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Rangel has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Rangel scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Linares scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Schlarman didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 16 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Like Schlarman, Oakwood also got a great game from a two-way player: Caydence Vermillion. She struck out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Vermillion was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Gracie Hanner was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Jada Finley was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Schlarman's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Oakwood, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-15.
Schlarman will be playing in front of their home fans against Hoopeston at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Oakwood, they will head out on the road to take on North Vermillion at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Oakwood is facing North Vermillion at the right time seeing as North Vermillion is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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