After losing to Woodland the last time they met, Oak Ridge decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. Oak Ridge put the hurt on Woodland with a sharp 9-2 win on Friday.
Jayden McAlister
| 03/28/25 vs Woodland | 3 |
| 03/21/25 vs Bismarck | 1 |
| 05/10/24 @ Crossroads | 1 |
| 04/17/24 vs Saxony Lutheran | 1 |
Jayden McAlister made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. McAlister was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Cohen Hahs was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Isaiah Mills was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Oak Ridge's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Woodland, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, Oak Ridge will be playing at home against Advance at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Advance will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Oak Ridge surely won't give up without a fight. As for Woodland, they will head out to square off against Bell City at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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