Oak Hill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Nicholas County Grizzlies by a score of 9-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Oak Hill of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Sadie Branch was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Olivia Honaker, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Nicholas County's side, Cambria Neal spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Zoe Nash and Myah Scott did most of the damage at the plate: Nash scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Scott scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Makenzie Hanshaw was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run.
Oak Hill now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Nicholas County, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Oak Hill will stay at home for another game and welcome Woodrow Wilson at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Oak Hill is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Nicholas County, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Shady Spring at 5:30 p.m.
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