Oxford Prep is 2-8 against Roxboro Community since March of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Oxford Prep Griffins will be playing at home against the Roxboro Community Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Oxford Prep: 3.1, Roxboro Community: 2.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Oxford Prep is is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They fell just short of Vance Charter by a score of 6-5.
Davis Faulkner and Jayce Elliott did some serious damage despite the final result: Faulkner scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Elliott scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Elliott is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Roxboro Community's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. Their rough 11-1 loss to Southern Alamance might stick with them for a while. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Roxboro Community has scored all season.
Oxford Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Roxboro Community, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Oxford Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .493. However, it's not like Roxboro Community struggles in that department as they've averaged .511. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Oxford Prep came up short against Roxboro Community in their previous matchup back in March, falling 6-3. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Roxboro Community's Carver Pleasant, who struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Now that Oxford Prep knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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