8-27-09 v. Ozark
Lost 5-1;
Hits: Megan Vest 2 singles; Rachel Schrader; Bekah Patton, RBI; Jessie Bruce
We tied the game 1-1 in the 4th and had the bases loaded with 1 out. Our hitter struck out and our runner was picked off 3rd to end the inning. That was a real momentum switch. We went from an opportunity to take the lead into the 5th to giving up 3 in the 5th and being down 4-1. Ozark scored again in the 7th, for a 5-1 lead. We had the bases loaded again in the 7th with 1 out, but we were unable to get anyone across.
I am encouraged because we are competing well. I am frustrated because we have not been able to get the big “at bat” when we need it. I know that it will happen, sometimes we just get impatient and try to do too much, players and coaches.
JV: Ozark 5, Bolivar 1
Records: Ozark (2-0); Bolivar (0-2)
Up Next: Ash Grove Tournament, Saturday 8-29-09
8-29-09 @ Ash Grove Tournament (#5 Seed)
Gm #1 v. #4 Aurora
Lost 6-5
Hits: Addie Murders, Double, RBI; Haleigh Brown, RBI; Megan Vest; Rachel Schrader; Bekah Patton 2 hits, RBI; Jessie Bruce; Sarah Magana RBI
We were tied at 4 when time expired and we went to International Tie Breaker; Aurora scored twice, and we were only able to get 1.
Gm #2 v. #8 Sarcoxie
Win 7-3; Brittany Wood WP; 7 K in 4 innings; Megan Elliott 1 IP
Hits: Addie Murders, 2 hits; Haleigh Brown, 2 hits, Double, 3 RBI; Megan Vest; Ashley Payne; Sarah Magana; Jaelyn Halbrook;
We were able to get our first win of the season. Haleigh, Addie, Megan, and Ashley really stepped up to get us going early and we were able to play well enough to make it stand up.
Brittany was able to get her first Varsity win and we are proud of the progress she has made and continues to make. She is doing a very good job and we expect her to be a vital part of our pitching staff.
Gm #3 v. #6 Fair Grove (5th place game)
Win 9-4
Megan Elliott, WP; 2 2/3 IP in relief allowing 3 base runners. Megan got her first Varsity win. She came in and shut down Fair Grove. She is making good progress and is a very important part of our pitching staff and will be for years to come. We have grown to expect this kind of performance from Megan. They way she pitched this summer and has pitched so far this fall is a big lift for us.
Hits: Addie Murders, Double 2 RBI; Ashley Payne single, RBI; Bekah Patton, single; Megan Vest, single RBI; Jessie Bruce, single RBI; Sarah Magana, 2 singles, Sammy Jacobson, single;
Time limit was running out and we trailed 4-1; with a runner a second and 2 outs, Jessie Bruce singled home a run to bring the score to 4-2; Sarah Magana singled and Sammy Jacobson bunted for a hit to load the bases. Addie Murders hit a double to score 2 and tie the game. Haleigh Brown reached on an error, Ashley Payne singled, Bekah Patton walked. Megan Vest singled bring home the 8th run of the inning. We held in the bottom of the inning making the final score 9-4. We had 9 consecutive at bats with 2 outs and we stepped up to the challenge. We had been frustrated at the plate all day, it was nice to see the girls have the success they had. It could be a very positive step forward for our season.
We are getting good leadership from our seniors, Haleigh Brown, (2nd Team All District), Ashley Payne, (2nd Team All District), Jessie Bruce, (2nd Team All District), Megan Vest, Rachel Schrader, (1st Team All District/1st Team All COC), and Bekah Patton. They expect to win and that is a key ingredient to any team.
So far this year, we have played 5 games with a wide range of competition. We have been in close games every time. What we need to is the confidence that we are better than most teams and equal to the top teams. When we start playing with that kind of confidence, we will see some nice results.
Record: 2-3
Up Next Monday 8-31-09 v. El Dorado Springs; Tuesday 9-1-09 @ Willard; Thursday 9-3-09 v. Reeds Spring (COC)
