The Oxford Academy Patriots will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Miller Rebels at 3:15 p.m. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Oxford Academy sitting on four straight wins and Miller on five.
Oxford Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Hawthorne Math & Science Academy as Oxford Academy made off with a 17-1 victory. The result was nothing new for Oxford Academy, who have now won 18 games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Daniela Perez was a standout: she went 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Ella Pace, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Los Amigos typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Miller proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lobos and snuck past 4-3.
Elyse Taylor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mia Torres was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
Oxford Academy is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups, which somehow isn't as good as their 23-5 record this season. As for Miller, their win bumped their record up to 15-6.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Oxford Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .520. However, it's not like Miller struggles in that department as they've averaged .535. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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