It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but New Oxford ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Eastern York Golden Knights 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Colonials have posted since April 29, 2024.
Miranda Leatherman spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, New Oxford let Aralyn Smith and Payton Hostetter run wild. Smith scored two runs while going 1-for-4, while Hostetter scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Smith also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Bailey Moser was another key player, going 3-for-5 with one double and one RBI.
Colonials
| 04/03/25 vs Eastern York | 13 |
| 03/26/25 @ William Penn | 10 |
| 03/19/25 vs Waynesboro | 10 |
| 03/21/25 vs Red Lion | 9 |
| 03/10/25 vs Gettysburg | 8 |
They weren't the only one making solid contact: New Oxford kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
New Oxford has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Eastern York, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.
Coming up, New Oxford is taking a road trip to face off against Spring Grove at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Colonials are facing the Rockets at the right time seeing as the Rockets are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Eastern York, they will be playing at home against J.P. McCaskey at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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