
Chargers
03/25/25 @ Horn Lake | 25 |
03/06/25 vs Horn Lake | 15 |
02/27/25 @ Bruce | 12 |
02/18/25 vs Bruce | 12 |
02/13/25 vs Senatobia | 12 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Oxford). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Horn Lake Eagles a 25-0 shutout on Tuesday. Considering the Chargers have won seven matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Paisley Walls made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and seven RBI while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Oxford let Jacei Clark and Jayla Dukes run wild. Clark went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Dukes went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave Clark a new career-high. Rachel Robinson was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Oxford lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Oxford now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Horn Lake, their defeat was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oxford will square off against DeSoto Central at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. DeSoto Central's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Oxford's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Horn Lake, they will take on Southaven at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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