Osawatomie scored the most runs they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 18-15 to the Baldwin Bulldogs. Even though they lost, Osawatomie's still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.8 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Jules Beery led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Jayla Mayo, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Osawatomie kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Osawatomie's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Baldwin, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Osawatomie will stay at home for another game and welcome Santa Fe Trail at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Santa Fe Trail is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning Osawatomie will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Baldwin, they will be playing at home against Ottawa at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Ottawa is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
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