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<\/p>\n ROCHESTER, Mich. – The Golden Grizzlies claimed a commanding 8\u20132 victory over Rochester Christian at the OU Softball Field on Tuesday. With an impressive 11 hits, including a season-high five doubles, Oakland’s bats came alive, especially during a decisive five-run sixth inning.<\/p>\n The Golden Grizzlies jumped out in front early. Addison Caldwell<\/a> got things rolling with a double to right, followed by Addison Kopp’s<\/a> single to push Caldwell to third. Kopp swiped second, setting up Autumn Liebhauser’s<\/a> clutch single to left, bringing both runners home. Alyssa Balcom<\/a> kept the momentum going with a double that scored Liebhauser, giving Oakland a solid 3\u20130 lead after the first.<\/p>\n Rochester Christian made a push in the fifth. Makayla Lezo’s single and Brooklyn Ros’s walk, followed by a sacrifice bunt, put them in scoring position. Ella Hayes stepped up with a single to center, cutting the lead to 3\u20132. But Oakland held firm.<\/p>\n In the sixth, the Golden Grizzlies turned up the heat. Balcom reached on an error and scored on Kama Skrek’s<\/a> double. Alexa Kownacki<\/a> added a single, stole a base, and crossed home plate, while Kayla Rodriguez<\/a> walked and scored too. Caldwell’s single brought in two more runs, marking a personal season-high of 2 RBIs. Liebhauser’s sacrifice fly scored Annabel Power<\/a>, cementing an 8\u20132 lead for Oakland.<\/p>\n The Golden Grizzlies’ pitching staff kept Rochester Christian at bay. Maraina Smith<\/a> was spotless in her inning, striking out one without allowing a hit or run. Mary Newton<\/a> also shone, pitching a clean inning with just one walk. Alyssa Balcom’s<\/a> season-high 5 innings of work kept RCU in check, ensuring the win for Oakland.<\/p>\n Caldwell finished with two hits and 2 RBIs, including her double. Liebhauser matched her with two hits and 2 RBIs, also doubling. Balcom recorded two hits, a run, and an RBI, adding a stolen base. Kownacki chipped in with a hit, two stolen bases, and led with a season-high five assists. Bella Crager<\/a> celebrated her first hit of the season, a milestone worth noting.<\/p>\n Up next, the Golden Grizzlies host Michigan State University on Wednesday, April 8, with first pitch set for 3 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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