Oxbridge Academy has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Thursday, everything went Oxbridge Academy's way against Morningside Academy as Oxbridge Academy made off with a 14-2 victory.
Kaiya Glucksman was a standout: she scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella Ruggiero, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
St. Thomas Aquinas can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Monarch as St. Thomas Aquinas made off with an 18-3 win.
Kelsey Fernandes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). Fernandes has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Fernandes was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Christina D?Agostino, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. Victoria Brunette was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Oxbridge Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-1. As for St. Thomas Aquinas, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Oxbridge Academy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.7 hits per game. However, it's not like St. Thomas Aquinas struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.9 per game. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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