Oxford was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Sun Valley Vanguards. If the Hornets were looking for revenge after losing 5-4 to the Vanguards when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Alexa Keenan was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That stolen base was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Helen Jackson, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one stolen base.
Oxford's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Sun Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oxford will face off against East at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Hornets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Sun Valley, they will square off against Downingtown East at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Vanguards' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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