Oxford Academy has been on the road for three straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Hawthorne Math & Science Academy The Aviators at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Oxford Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. Everything went their way against Notre Dame as Oxford Academy made off with a 19-4 win.
Emily Ganguly spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits.
At the plate, Daniela Perez was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Ella Pace, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, Hawthorne Math & Science Academy entered their tilt with Valley Christian Academy with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Lions 9-2.
Julie Hess was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Hess was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Natalie Erazo was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Rebeka Dorantes was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Oxford Academy's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 22-5. As for Hawthorne Math & Science Academy, their win bumped their record up to 12-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Oxford Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Hawthorne Math & Science Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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