Softball Recap: Oxford Chargers vs. Lafayette Commodores
Oxford can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Lafayette Commodores 9-7. The win was just what Oxford needed coming off of a 16-3 loss in their prior match.
Oxford got a massive performance out of Lindsey Gillis, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of MC King, who scored two runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
On Lafayette's side, Tashika Carothers made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4. Braleigh Crowe was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Oxford's victory bumped their record up to 9-12. As for Lafayette, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 16-9.
Oxford will take on Southaven at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Oxford is facing Southaven at the right time seeing as Southaven is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Lafayette, they will head out on the road to challenge Independence at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Lafayette has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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