After soaring to 13 runs the game before, Oxford was a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They lost 9-1 to the Cedar Vale/Dexter Spartans. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Oxford has scored all season.
For Cedar Vale/Dexter's part, Zoe Davidson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Davidson has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Davidson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Jesyn Vogele was a standout: she went 4-for-4 with three runs and a triple. Gracie Webb was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Oxford's defeat dropped their record down to 11-13. As for Cedar Vale/Dexter, the win was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 23-3.
Oxford does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Cedar Vale/Dexter, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Belle Plaine, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:18 p.m. Belle Plaine is coming into the matchup with four straight victories on the road, so Cedar Vale/Dexter will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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