Softball Preview: Oxon Hill Clippers vs. Friendly Patriots
The Oxon Hill Clippers will head out on the road to face off against the Friendly Patriots at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Oxon Hill will be strutting in after a win while Friendly will be coming in after a loss.
Oxon Hill had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They were the clear victor by a 27-0 margin over Central.
Kennedy Woodruff made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Woodruff was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, seven RBI, and two stolen bases while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Oxon Hill got a massive performance out of Miyanna Fields, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Haja Sankoh, who scored two runs and stole seven bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Friendly was not able to break out of their rough patch back in March as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of Surrattsville by a score of 2-0.
Oxon Hill took their victory against Friendly when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 28-5. Does Oxon Hill have another victory up their sleeve, or will Friendly turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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