Oxford Prep has not done well against Falls Lake recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Oxford Prep Griffins came out on top against the Falls Lake Firebirds by a score of 5-2. This was payback for Oxford Prep, who suffered a 7-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Addyson Faucette spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Marleigh Swanner was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Falls Lake's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Reagan Yancey, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Cameron Kendrick, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Oxford Prep's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-4. As for Falls Lake, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oxford Prep will take on Roxboro Community at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Roxboro Community will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Oxford Prep surely won't give up without a fight. As for Falls Lake, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Cedar Ridge at 4:30 p.m. Cedar Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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