New Oxford is 0-10 against Dallastown since May of 2016 but things could change on Monday. The Colonials will be playing at home against the Wildcats at 4:15 p.m. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
New Oxford is headed into the game having just suffered their biggest defeat since March 25, 2024 on Thursday. They lost 8-1 to Kutztown.
New Oxford saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Haifley, who went 2-for-4 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, Dallastown fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Lower Dauphin on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Falcons. The Wildcats' loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Matt Stone was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits.
New Oxford's defeat dropped their record down to 13-5. As for Dallastown, their loss dropped their record down to 12-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. New Oxford has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Dallastown struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
New Oxford couldn't quite finish off Dallastown when the teams last played back in April of 2024 and fell 3-1. Will the Colonials have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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