The Quincy Orioles will square off against the Onsted Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Quincy has given up an average of 10.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Tuesday, Quincy needed a bit of extra time to put away Reading. They blew past the Rangers 25-12. The Orioles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
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Josi Parker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-6 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
Quincy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .510. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Onsted was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 9-0 to Dundee.
Quincy's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 5-8. As for Onsted, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.
Quincy's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. The Orioles have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Onsted, though, as they've been averaging only 0.7 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Quincy continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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