Great Valley hadn't done well against Oxford recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Patriots were the clear victors by a 14-8 margin over the Hornets. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by six runs or more this season.
Colby Curtiss looked comfortable as he tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Ryan Spiess
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On the hitting side, Ryan Spiess was incredible, scoring three runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alex Bartlett, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Great Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive games.
Great Valley's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-1. As for Oxford, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Coming up, Great Valley will look to defend their home field on Friday against Bishop Shanahan at 3:45 p.m. As for Oxford, they will take on Coatesville at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games the Red Raiders have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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