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Oakland softball rallies to beat Stewarts Creek to finish regular season




Stewarts Creek's Hannah McMeen bunts during the Red Hawks' game against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Stewarts Creek’s Hannah McMeen bunts during the Red Hawks’ game against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

SMYRNA — Oakland’s softball team came back from a 4-2 deficit from a suspended game on Thursday night and defeated Stewarts Creek 9-5 on Friday to close out the regular season.

Oakland finished 19-7 overall and 11-3 in district play, while Stewarts Creek fell to 11-21-1 overall and 5-9 in league play.

The last two innings on Friday were all Oakland as the Lady Patriots scored seven times on six hits, four walks and one hit batter.

Peyton Smith singled, scoring Laureli Hendrix and Olivia Logan to tie the score at 4-4.

Oakland went ahead on a hit by Onnika Spencer as she had a pair of hits and drove in three runs.

In the seventh, Oakland scored four times as Smith walked with the bases loaded, and Spencer doubled driving in a pair to make the score 9-4.

Stewarts Creek added a run in its last at bat and had the bases loaded, but Lady Patriots’ starter Rylee Veron worked out of the jam. She did walk a season-high nine batters but also struck out 10.

Stewarts Creek reacts to a grand slam during their game against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Stewarts Creek reacts to a grand slam during their game against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

“It is all about a mental approach to hitting at the plate and right now we are not really swinging it well, but it is the postseason now and anything can happen,” Oakland coach Charlotte Peay said. “It should be a fun district tournament and very competitive.”

Oakland scored a run in the second inning before Stewarts Creek answered in the third as it loaded the bases on two walks and a hit. Kadin Shattles came up and put the ball over the wall for a grand slam to give the Red Hawks a 4-1 lead.

Oakland added another run in the fourth inning as Baylee Baron walked and later scored on a wild pitch to cut the lead to 4-2.

Stewarts Creek pitcher Grace Fijino went 6 1/3 innings, striking out eight and walking seven and hitting three batters. McKenzie Watkins relieved her and got the final two outs.

“We weren’t as aggressive in the box as we were before and we gave up too many freebies,” Stewarts Creek coach Jennifer Fernandez said. “We started hitting in the seventh inning but by then it was too late.”

Oakland's Cheyenne Lester prepares to run for third during the Lady Patriots' game against Stewarts Creek. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Oakland’s Cheyenne Lester prepares to run for third during the Lady Patriots’ game against Stewarts Creek. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Stewarts Creek's looks on during its game against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARY. HARRISON MCCLARY

Stewarts Creek’s looks on during its game against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARY. HARRISON MCCLARY

Oakland's Laureli Hendrix slides safely into second as Stewarts Creek's Hannah McMeen is late with the tag. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Oakland’s Laureli Hendrix slides safely into second as Stewarts Creek’s Hannah McMeen is late with the tag. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Oakland's Rylee Veron and teammates react after a Stewarts Creek's grand slam. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Oakland’s Rylee Veron and teammates react after a Stewarts Creek’s grand slam. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Stewarts Creek's Emily Pflueger fields the ball and throw against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Stewarts Creek’s Emily Pflueger fields the ball and throw against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Stewarts Creek's Reese Vivrette fouls the ball back against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Stewarts Creek’s Reese Vivrette fouls the ball back against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Oakland's Olivia Logan fields the ball during the Lady Patriots game against Stewarts Creek. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Oakland’s Olivia Logan fields the ball during the Lady Patriots game against Stewarts Creek. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Stewarts Creek reacts to a grand slam during its game against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Stewarts Creek reacts to a grand slam during its game against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Stewarts Creek's Grace Fujino throws a pitch against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Stewarts Creek’s Grace Fujino throws a pitch against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Stewarts Creek's Emily Pflueger takes a cut against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Stewarts Creek’s Emily Pflueger takes a cut against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Oakland's Rylee Veron delivers a pitch against Stewarts Creek. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Oakland’s Rylee Veron delivers a pitch against Stewarts Creek. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Stewarts Creek's Reese Vivrette throws to first during the Red Hawks' game against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Stewarts Creek’s Reese Vivrette throws to first during the Red Hawks’ game against Oakland. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Oakland players convene on the mound during the Lady Patriots' game against Stewarts Creek. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

Oakland players convene on the mound during the Lady Patriots’ game against Stewarts Creek. HARRISON MCCLARYHARRISON MCCLARY

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