Softball: Playoffs: Sydlik, Oak Ridge take bi-district win over Klein Oak, 10-5

Oak Ridge’s Autumn Sydlik smiles as she comes into score after hitting a grand slam in the sixth inning. To view or purchase this photo and others like it,
Oak Ridge’s Autumn Sydlik smiles as she comes into score after hitting a grand slam in the sixth inning. To view or purchase this photo and others like it,

With a tie game entering the bottom of the sixth, Klein Oak had all the momentum against its bi-district opponent, Oak Ridge. But with one swing of the bat, Oak Ridge had taken control.

Autumn Sydlik’s grand slam sent the Lady War Eagles to a 10-5 victory over the Lady Panthers in a one-game bi-district playoff at Oak Ridge High School on Thursday night.  Sydlik, a freshman, finished the night going 2-3 with six RBIs on a double and the home run that came on a perfect pitch for the hitter. click here for complete story