Wednesday's Fox Valley roundup
Leyden 9, Larkin 3: The Royals (1-6) played a tight game as they trailed just 3-1 heading into the fifth, but errors proved to be costly as Larkin was defeated by Leyden.
Kelsey Lodge led the Royals with a 2-for-3, 2 RBI effort at the plate while Sam King and Maggie Hofmann each recorded doubles. Kiernan Shock (0-2) suffered the loss pitching 5 innings, giving up 3 earned runs and 6 hits while striking out 5.
Oregon 14, Hampshire 2: The Whip-Purs (1-4) were unable to stop Oregon's offense as they were defeated at home in 5 innings.
Grace Jakubowski put the Whip-Purs on top early, hitting a 2-run home run, but that would be the only Hampshire runs to cross the plate. Christina Potempa also added an extra base hit with a double. Katelyn Bruscato took the loss, going 22/3 innings and giving up 8 hits.