Oxford let Shepaug Valley stack four runs on them in the seventh inning on Saturday but luckily Oxford prevailed anyway. The Wolverines sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Spartans. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wolverines have posted since May 14, 2024.
Wolverines
| 05/03/25 @ Shepaug Valley | 7-5 |
| 04/25/25 @ Torrington | 20-3 |
| 04/14/25 @ Kennedy | 14-1 |
| 04/09/25 @ Waterbury Career Academy | 17-1 |
Oxford's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.5 runs over those games. As for Shepaug Valley, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-8.
Looking ahead, Oxford will square off against Woodland Regional at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Hawks will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something the Wolverines surely won't give up without a fight. As for Shepaug Valley, they will face off against Thomaston at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bears have averaged an impressive 9.9 runs per game this season.
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