Harriman's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They walked away with an 8-4 win over the Oakdale Eagles. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Harriman also won the last time the pair played back in March.
McKenzie Smith spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Zoey Kring, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Ansley Moore was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Oakdale's side, Rhylan Hicks put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off seven hits. Hicks has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Hicks was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Emma Wrather made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Celina Williams, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Oakdale didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Harriman only tossed four.
Harriman's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Oakdale, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Harriman will take on South-Doyle at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Harriman is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season. As for Oakdale, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Webb at 6:00 p.m. Webb will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Oakdale surely won't give up without a fight.
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