OSKALOOSA — A classic 1-0 barn burner was the scene at Jay Harms Field on Wednesday night as Oskaloosa and Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont clashed in pitcher’s dual.

Oskaloosa’s Cylee Smith and EBF’s Lanie Batterson went pitch for pitch as the two went the distance and only allowed a combined one run.

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