Baseball Recap: Oxbridge Academy ThunderWolves vs. Jupiter Christian Eagles
Oxbridge Academy can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They walked away with an 11-7 victory over the Jupiter Christian Eagles. The win was just what Oxbridge Academy needed coming off of a 16-4 loss in their prior contest.
Mason Van Dieken was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Van Dieken was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Oxbridge Academy got a massive performance out of CJ Soto, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Cole Vatterot, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Like Oxbridge Academy, Jupiter Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Sean Lehnhoff. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Lehnhoff has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lehnhoff was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Ben Dulin made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Jaden Kostura was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Even though they lost, Jupiter Christian was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Oxbridge Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Jupiter Christian, their record is now 2-6.
Oxbridge Academy will head out on the road to challenge Royal Palm Beach at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Jupiter Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Port St. Lucie at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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