Oley Valley extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 2-6. They lost 13-7 to the Brandywine Heights Area Bullets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lynx of the 12-11 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Emma Ott was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Kadyn Rhoads, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
As for Brandywine Heights Area, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2. Considering they have won three games by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Brandywine Heights Area's side, Kaitlyn Steventon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off ten hits. Steventon has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three runs.
In other batting news, Lizzie Tomaine was incredible, going 3-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Charlotte Ronco was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Oley Valley will venture away from home to face off against Muhlenberg at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Muhls have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.14 runs per game on average), something the Lynx will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Brandywine Heights Area, they will take on Antietam at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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