Sun Valley had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 3-6 to make it four. They came up short against the Oxford Hornets, falling 8-1. Vanguards fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Hornets since Thursday.
Oxford's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Oxford's part, Luke Byers tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched.
At the plate, Oxford got a massive performance out of Nolan Neskie, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Those two stolen bases gave Neskie a new career-high. Cole Jennings was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Sun Valley is set to challenge their familiar foe Kennett at 6:45 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Oxford will take on rival Great Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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