Oxford lost against South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven] in Monday's first game, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result in Monday's second game. The Oxford Wildcats took a 12-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven] Outlaws. Oxford has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Madison Mayfield and Katelyn Gillenwater did some serious damage despite the final result: Mayfield scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Gillenwater scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Mayfield is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Kira Selenke, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
On South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven]'s side, the team relied heavily on Brecken Hutsler, who went 3-for-3 with a home run and three runs. Hutsler is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Risley, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Oxford's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven], the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-1.
Oxford will be playing at home against Cedar Vale/Dexter at 3:00 p.m. in Thursday's first game. Oxford is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.8 runs per game this season. As for South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven], they will stay at home for another game and welcome Udall at 4:00 p.m. in Monday's first game. One thing working in South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven]'s favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matchups.
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