Oakridge escapes with a pair of one-run victories over Zeeland West

 

ZEELAND — It was a battle from start to finish as Oakridge traveled to Zeeland to take on Zeeland West in a non-league doubleheader.

 

Complete games by Kaelinn Jozsa and Kylee Willea led the Eagles to a sweep of the doubleheader, 3-2 and 5-4.

 

In the opener, Jozsa allowed five hits and struck out 13 in seven innings of work.

 

The game was tied at 2-all in the sixth inning when Gracie Willea plated the go-ahead run for the Eagles with an RBI single. Brenna Cabera had two hits for Oakridge and Kylee Willea had a double.

 

In the nightcap, a three-run homer by Kylee Willea in the fourth inning highlighted the Eagles victory. She also pitche seven innings, gave up nine hits and struck out 11.

 

Cabrera had three hits, two of which were doubles. Jozsa added a home run and a double.

 

Oakridge is now 19-5 on the season.