With a playoff game on the line, Oxbridge Academy rose to the challenge on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 10-3 margin over the Lincoln Park Academy Greyhounds. The result was nothing new for Oxbridge Academy, who have now won eight matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Thomas Murray was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Mason Van Dieken was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
On Lincoln Park Academy's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aiden Shaw, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Oxbridge Academy pushed their record up to 10-11 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Lincoln Park Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.
Oxbridge Academy will take on Cardinal Newman on Tuesday. Oxbridge Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. Lincoln Park Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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