Softball Preview: Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North Tigers vs. Oxon Hill Clippers
Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North is 0-4 against Oxon Hill since May of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North Tigers are on the road again to play the Oxon Hill Clippers at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. Everything went their way against Fairmont Heights as Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North made off with a 20-0 win.
Meanwhile, Oxon Hill scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 35-0 margin over Surrattsville. Oxon Hill's victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Kennedy Woodruff made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Woodruff has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Woodruff was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, five runs, and seven RBI while going 5-for-5.
In other batting news, Tyler Hilliard and Sydney Carter did most of the damage at the plate: Hilliard got on base in all six of her plate appearances with a home run, six RBI, and two stolen bases, while Carter scored six runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. Brooklyn Coleman was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances.
Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season. As for Oxon Hill, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with that win, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North might still be hurting after the 23-7 loss they got from Oxon Hill in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Can Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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