Oakridge lost to Illinois Valley back in March, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Oakridge Warriors skirted past the Illinois Valley Cougars 7-6. That's two games straight that Oakridge has won by just one run.
The team relied heavily on Maxwell Maher, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI. Maher is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Quinton Barker was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
The win made it two in a row for Oakridge and bumps their season record up to 4-7-1. As for Illinois Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-4.
Oakridge will head out on the road to take on North Douglas/Elkton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. North Douglas/Elkton is coming into the match with five straight victories at home, so Oakridge will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Illinois Valley will take on Gold Beach at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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