For the second straight game, Newbury Park will face off against Oaks Christian. The Panthers will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Lions at 3:00 p.m.
Newbury Park managed to slip by Oaks Christian the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Panthers lost 8-1 to the Lions on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Panthers have suffered against the Lions since March 30, 2023.
For Oaks Christian's part, Christian Ipsen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits. Ipsen has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Carson Sheffer was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Dane Disney was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
Oaks Christian is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs over those games. As for Newbury Park, they now have a losing record of 12-13.
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