Oxford came out on top against Unionville on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run seventh inning. The Hornets took their contest against the Longhorns 6-3. This was a revenge game for the Hornets: when they faced off against the Longhorns back in March, they had to take a 9-0 defeat.
Ericka Ortega
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Ericka Ortega spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Helen Jackson, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double. That double was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Bella Harris, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Oxford and bumps their season record up to 4-13. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Unionville, their loss dropped their record down to 9-7.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Oxford is set to take on their familiar foe Sun Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Unionville will face off against rival Kennett at 3:15 p.m. on Monday.
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