Oxford took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Great Valley, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hornets sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Patriots on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hornets have posted against the Patriots since May 14, 2021.
Landon Rozich
| 05/07/25 @ Great Valley | 8 |
| 04/14/25 vs East | 7 |
| 04/09/25 vs Great Valley | 5 |
| 03/31/25 @ Unionville | 11 |
Landon Rozich made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nolan Neskie, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run. Sam Stancil was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Oxford's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-10. As for Great Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oxford will square off against Sun Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Great Valley, they will challenge East at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Patriots surely won't give up without a fight.
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