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\n \u00a0Detroit Mercy
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<\/p>\n ROCHESTER, Mich. –\u00a0The Golden Grizzlies delivered another outstanding pair of performances at home, holding Lawrence Tech scoreless on both ends of a doubleheader as Oakland improved to 14-1 at home on the strength of impressive pitching performances from Kama Skrek<\/a>, who in game one allowed just one hit in her start, and a no-hitter by Jessica Nelson<\/a> in game two.<\/p>\n
\nThe Golden Grizzlies shut out Lawrence Tech with a decisive 6-0 victory at OU Softball Field. The Golden Grizzlies’ offense delivered five doubles and collected nine hits, while Kama Skrek<\/a> limited LTU to just three hits in the game.<\/p>\n The Golden Grizzlies jumped to an early lead in the first. Storm Kentros<\/a> kicked things off with a single up the middle, and Addison Caldwell<\/a> reached on a fielder’s choice, eventually scoring on Kayla Turmell’s<\/a> groundout. Kenna Bommarito<\/a> also crossed the plate after Autumn Liebhauser<\/a> doubled to center field. The Golden Grizzlies led 2-0 at the end of the first inning.<\/p>\n In the third inning, the Golden Grizzlies extended their lead. Kentros doubled to left field and scored on a muffed throw after Caldwell’s single, making it 3-0.<\/p>\n The fifth inning saw the Golden Grizzlies’ offense surge again. Kentros was hit by a pitch and later scored when Bommarito singled up the middle. Alexa Kownacki<\/a>, who pinch ran for Bommarito, advanced on a wild pitch and scored on Turmell’s double. Liebhauser added another run with a double to right field, bringing Turmell home. The Golden Grizzlies led 6-0 at the end of the fifth inning.<\/p>\n The Golden Grizzlies maintained their defensive strength throughout, preventing LTU from scoring in all seven innings. The final score was 6-0.<\/p>\n Kama Skrek<\/a> delivered one of her best performances on the mound, pitching the first shutout start of her career. She allowed only 1 hit over 6 innings, while not surrendering any runs. Skrek also recorded 2 strikeouts and issued just 1 walk. Impressively, Skrek remains undefeated with a 3-0 record this season. Alyssa Balcom<\/a> took over in relief, pitching the final inning and allowing 2 hits but maintained a scoreless frame. Together, the Golden Grizzlies’ pitchers held the Blue Devils to no runs, showcasing effective control throughout the game.<\/p>\n Storm Kentros<\/a> collected three hits and scored two runs, including two doubles, to lead the Golden Grizzlies’ offense. Kayla Turmell<\/a> drove in two runs and added a double, contributing significantly to the scoring. Addison Caldwell<\/a> stole two bases, showcasing aggressive baserunning throughout the game.<\/p>\n
\nThe Golden Grizzlies secured a victory over LTU with a score of 2-0 behind a historical performance in the circle by Jessica Nelson<\/a>.<\/p>\n \nThe scoring began in the second inning as Jessica Nelson<\/a> singled through the right side and stole second base. Alyssa Balcom<\/a> then singled up the middle, advancing Nelson to third. Taylor Carraway<\/a> grounded out to third base with a sacrifice bunt, allowing Nelson to score and putting the Golden Grizzlies ahead 1-0 by the end of the second inning.<\/p>\n In the fifth inning, Balcom tripled to right field. Carraway followed with a sacrifice fly to left field, bringing Balcom home to increase the lead to 2\u20130.<\/p>\n Jessica Nelson<\/a> threw a no-hitter, a feat that hasn’t been accomplished by an Oakland pitcher since 2009. She tossed 7 innings without allowing a hit, securing her fifth win of the season with a 5-2 record. Nelson struck out five batters and issued only two walks, maintaining control throughout the game. This achievement marked a significant milestone, as she recorded a no-hitter while contributing offensively with one run scored and one stolen base.<\/p>\n Alyssa Balcom<\/a> contributed significantly at the plate with two hits, including a triple, and scored once. Taylor Carraway<\/a> drove in two runs, adding depth to the lineup with a sacrifice fly and a sacrifice hit. Kam Troyer made an impact with a hit in her at-bat, bolstering the team’s offensive efforts.<\/p>\n
\nGAME 1<\/p>\n
\nGAME 2<\/p>\n
\nIn their next game, the Golden Grizzlies will kick off the Metro Series as they host Detroit Mercy on Friday, April 17 at 3 p.m. for the beginning of a three game series.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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