While Oxford Academy's win against Whitney wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Patriots had just enough and edged out the Wildcats 7-6 on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won five in a row.
Emily Ganguly
| 04/04/25 @ Whitney | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Notre Dame | 1 |
| 02/28/25 @ La Quinta | 1 |
| 02/20/25 @ Savanna | 1 |
| 05/07/24 vs Hawthorne Math & Science Academy | 1 |
Emily Ganguly made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two).
Ganguly wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Daniela Perez, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Ava Pitts was another, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Oxford Academy pushed their record up to 14-3 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Whitney, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Oxford Academy will host Artesia at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pioneers have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Whitney, they will head out on the road to challenge Bolsa Grande at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. The Matadors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.45 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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