Oak Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 9-4 to the Charleston Bluejays. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Oak Ridge of the 9-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Konnor Hobeck put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hobeck was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Mason Bolin made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Like Oak Ridge, Charleston also got a great game from a two-way player: Owen Willis. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Willis was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Bryant Gunn was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Oak Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Charleston, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oak Ridge will take on East Prairie at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Charleston, they will be playing at home against Oran at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Oran will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Charleston surely won't give up without a fight.
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