Dallastown proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by 13) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the New Oxford Colonials 3-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Dallastown also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Matt Stone spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ryan Miller was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
Dallastown's win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 5-6. As for New Oxford, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dallastown will take on Lower Dauphin at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Dallastown is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for New Oxford, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Northeastern at 4:15 p.m. Northeastern will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something New Oxford surely won't give up without a fight.
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