The Person Rockets will face off against the Oxford Prep Griffins at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Person has given up an average of 10.6 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Person's last matchup with Cedar Ridge could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Tuesday. Person lost 15-2 to Cedar Ridge. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Rockets couldn't push the score so high this time.
Person saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Josey Harris, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI. That RBI was Harris' first of the season.
Even though they lost, Person was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .421. The last time their batting average was this high was back in March of 2024.
Meanwhile, Oxford Prep put another one in the bag last Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 10-3 margin over Northern Durham.
The team relied heavily on Marleigh Swanner, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kaylin Gooch, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Person's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Oxford Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 3-0.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Person has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Oxford Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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