2026 Softball Notebook (Week 8)
The Oregon Tech Lady Owls are gearing up for a crucial four-game series against Bushnell, with their impressive 30-4 record putting them second in the NAIA Top-25 poll. The Owls have a 33-game win streak against Bushnell and dominate with a .356 batting average while boasting a mere 1.99 ERA on the season. The team has been stellar defensively, allowing two runs or less in their last eight games and committing just one error in the last ten. Recent standout performances include pitcher Alli Parker, who posted a 0.77 ERA over three games against Corban, and center fielder Malia Mick, who is on a career-high 11-game hit streak.
By the Numbers- Lady Owls are 28-0 when scoring three or more runs this season.
- Oregon Tech has a 142-24 record at Stilwell Stadium since 2019, an 86% win percentage.
- Lady Owls lead the CCC with a team ERA of 1.99 and a fielding percentage of .971.
- Nita Cook became the second player in OIT history to achieve 100 stolen bases.
- The Lady Owls are currently ranked No. 2 in the NAIA Top-25 with a 30-4 record.
- The upcoming series against Bushnell is critical as they look to extend their winning streak.
- The Owls are nearing the end of their home regular season, with only one series remaining after this matchup.
Following the series against Bushnell, the Lady Owls will host Southern Oregon for a four-game set, which is also Senior Day for ten graduating athletes. This series will be pivotal in maintaining their rankings and momentum as they approach playoffs.
Bottom LineThe Lady Owls' impressive performance underscores their dominance in both offense and defense, with upcoming games critical for securing their season goals. Their robust statistics reveal a team primed for success and positioned to make a significant playoff push.
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