The Oxford Chargers will head out on the road to face off against the Germantown Mavericks at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Oxford is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Oxford suffered a rough 17-7 loss at the hands of Lewisburg. Oxford has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Addy Shorter made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and a run. MC King was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Germantown faced Petal in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Germantown walked away with a 7-2 win over Petal. The victory was familiar territory for Germantown who now have six in a row.
Addison Lindley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Julia Glasgow was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddie Self, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Oxford's defeat dropped their record down to 11-15. As for Germantown, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-6.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Oxford hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Germantown struggles in that department as they've averaged .341. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Oxford came up short against Germantown in their previous matchup back in April of 2022, falling 9-5. Can Oxford avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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