Oakleaf was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the North Oconee Titans.
Jackson Clark was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over 5.1 innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
JP Espinosa
| 04/08/25 vs North Oconee | 3 |
| 04/03/25 @ Trinity Christian Academy | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Newberry | 1 |
| 03/28/25 @ Ponte Vedra | 1 |
| 03/26/25 vs St. Johns Country Day | 2 |
On the hitting side, JP Espinosa made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jeter Farina, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Oakleaf's defeat dropped their record down to 10-13. As for North Oconee, their victory bumped their record up to 20-6.
Looking ahead, Oakleaf is taking a road trip to square off against Sandalwood at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Saints' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Knights' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for North Oconee, they will take on Eastside at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Titans surely won't give up without a fight.
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