Oxford was handed a seven-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They won by a run and slipped past the Pontotoc Warriors 2-1. That's more bragging rights for the Chargers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The team relied heavily on Ford Wade, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Brady Maloney was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run.
Oxford's victory bumped their record up to 17-12. As for Pontotoc, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 17-10.
Oxford does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pontotoc, they will challenge Cleveland Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wolves will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Warriors surely won't give up without a fight.
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