Oxford has not done well against Coatesville recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Oxford Hornets sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 victory over the Coatesville Red Raiders. The win made it back-to-back victories for Oxford.
For Coatesville's part, Danielle Sweigart was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Taylor Sherry, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
Even though they lost, Coatesville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Oxford now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Coatesville, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oxford will take on Henderson at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Coatesville, they will be playing at home against East at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Coatesville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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