Oxford Prep lost a close one when they played last Tuesday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 8-1 walloping at the hands of the Voyager Vikings. Oxford Prep has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Forrest Capps made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, a stolen base, and a double.
On Voyager's side, Carrick Ryan made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Ryan has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Ryan was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Adam Freiburger was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Bryce Smith was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Oxford Prep's loss dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Voyager, they pushed their record up to 9-7 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oxford Prep will challenge Vance Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oxford Prep's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Vance Charter's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Voyager, they will head out on the road to take on Durham School of the Arts at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Voyager is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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