Ouachita Parish was handed a two-point defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Downsville on Saturday. The Ouachita Parish Lions put the hurt on the Downsville Demons with a sharp 17-2 win. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for Ouachita Parish this season.
Mary Pipes made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Pipes was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Megan Wooley, who went 4-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Rheagan Montgomery, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Ouachita Parish's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-14. As for Downsville, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-15.
Ouachita Parish didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 15-5 win vs. Alexandria on the 26th. As for Downsville, they will be playing at home against Union Parish at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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