Oxbridge Academy is 2-8 against Cardinal Newman since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Oxbridge Academy ThunderWolves will be playing at home against the Cardinal Newman Crusaders at 4:00 p.m. After the pair made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Tuesday.
On Friday, while Oxbridge Academy put up plenty of runs, the same can't be said for Palm Beach Lakes. Oxbridge Academy put the hurt on Palm Beach Lakes with a sharp 15-0 victory. The win was just what Oxbridge Academy needed coming off of a 16-6 defeat in their prior game.
Carson Bianco was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Mason Van Dieken was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Newman waltzed into their matchup on Friday with ten straight wins... but they left with 11. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Warriors. Cardinal Newman might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matches by six runs or more this season.
Carl Calixte made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Calixte was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other pitching news, Jaden Martin looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Cardinal Newman got a big performance out of James Elliott, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabe Acevedo, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Oxbridge Academy's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-8. As for Cardinal Newman, they pushed their record up to 15-3-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Oxbridge Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. However, it's not like Cardinal Newman struggles in that department as they've averaged .437. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Oxbridge Academy might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Cardinal Newman when the teams last played back in March. Will Oxbridge Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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