Verdigris edges Oologah in 13-inning softball rivalry matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
BaseballVerdigris defeated Oologah 4-3 in a lengthy 13-inning softball game on Thursday night. Rilyn Stringfellow played a pivotal role, contributing offensively with a home run and scoring the go-ahead run on Shay Melson's RBI single. Stringfellow also excelled in the circle, striking out 12 batters and allowing only 4 hits. Throughout the match, both teams displayed aggressive base running, with Verdigris stealing 8 bases and Oologah countering with 14 steals. This win gives Verdigris (8-1, 5-0) sole possession of first place in the District 4A-7 standings.
- •Verdigris records a 4-3 victory over Oologah in 13 innings.
- •Rilyn Stringfellow strikes out 12 batters and hits a home run.
- •Verdigris improves to 8-1 overall and 5-0 in district play.
- •Oologah also displays speed with 14 stolen bases.
- •The game was marked by a late-inning rally and strong pitching from both teams.
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — SOFTBALL: Stringfellow, Verdigris outlast Oologah in 13-inning rivalry marathon
"Seven innings weren't enough. Neither were eight, nine, 10, 11 or 12. It took until the 13th inning, and one more big moment from Rilyn Stringfellow, for Verdigris to finally wrestle away a rivalry victory Thursday night. Stringfellow singled, stole third and scored the go-ahead run on Shay Melson's RBI single before returning to the circle and retiring Oologah in order, sealing the Lady ...
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