The Oxford Prep Griffins will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Wake Prep Academy Guardians at 6:00 p.m. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Oxford Prep lost 11-1 to Vance Charter on Wednesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Oxford Prep has scored all season.
Marleigh Swanner made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Hailey Crowder, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
Meanwhile, Wake Prep Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of Jordan by a score of 7-6.
Emmy Kirby was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Amelia Grimsgaard was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Wake Prep Academy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jordan only tossed three.
Oxford Prep has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season. As for Wake Prep Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Oxford Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .337. However, it's not like Wake Prep Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .343. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Oxford Prep took their win against Wake Prep Academy in their previous meeting two weeks ago by a conclusive 10-0. Does Oxford Prep have another victory up their sleeve, or will Wake Prep Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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