Eno River Academy hasn't had much luck against Oxford Prep recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Eno River Academy will welcome Oxford Prep at 5:30 p.m.
Eno River Academy is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Oxford Prep, falling 11-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Bobcats were not able to get on the board.
For Oxford Prep's part, Tanner Abbott made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Abbott has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bryson Preddy, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Davis Faulkner, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Oxford Prep, bringing their record up to 7-2. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Eno River Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
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