Ogilvie had lost 13 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 3-4 to make it 14. They lost 8-1 to the Aitkin Gobblers. The Lions were not able to make up for their defeat to the Gobblers from their previous meeting back in April of 2017.
Ogilvie saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ruby Beier, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
As for Aitkin, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 7-0. The result was nothing new for the Gobblers, who have now won four matches by six runs or more so far this season.
On Aitkin's side, Sienna Melz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on eight hits and racked up 15 Ks. Melz has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Aitkin let Kate Palm and Madellyn Schneider run wild. Palm went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and two RBI, while Schneider went a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. That home run marked the first that Palm has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Samantha Edwards, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Ogilvie will square off against East Central at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Aitkin, they will take on Rush City at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Gobblers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season.
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