Lower Cape May is 0-7 against Oakcrest since April of 2017 but things could change on Wednesday. The Tigers will face off against the Falcons at 4:00 p.m. Lower Cape May has given up an average of 18.9 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Atlantic City hit Lower Cape May with a eight-run third inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Tigers came up short against the Vikings, falling 17-3. The Tigers' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Oakcrest faced off against Cape May County Tech on Monday. The Falcons put the hurt on the Hawks with a sharp 15-2 win. Considering the Falcons have won ten matchups by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Oakcrest got a massive performance out of Emilee Richards, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most stolen bases Richards has posted since back in May of 2024. Delaney Mason was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Oakcrest's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-4. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.0 runs over those games. As for Lower Cape May, their loss dropped their record down to 3-11.
Lower Cape May suffered a grim 25-3 defeat to Oakcrest in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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