Baseball Game Preview: Princeton Vikings vs. Oak Hills Highlanders

Vikings

Runs

04/06/26 vs Oak Hills	4
04/04/26 vs Western Hills	15
04/03/26 vs Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy	10
03/30/26 @ St. Xavier	0
03/28/26 vs Dixie Heights	8

For the second straight game, Princeton will face off against Oak Hills. The Vikings will head out on the road to face off against the Highlanders at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Princeton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.

For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Princeton and Oak Hills meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Monday. The Vikings fell 9-4 to the Highlanders.

For Oak Hills' part, they got a great performance from Ryan Murphy as he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. That's the most strikeouts Murphy has posted since back in April of 2025.

On the hitting side, Ethan Moeves was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two doubles. Moeves is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Xavier Wasson was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.

The victory made it two in a row for Oak Hills and bumps their season record up to 3-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for Princeton, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.

Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Princeton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Oak Hills struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.