Falls Lake is 7-2 against Oxford Prep since March of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Falls Lake Firebirds will look to defend their home field against the Oxford Prep Griffins at 11:00 a.m. Falls Lake will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Falls Lake is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Saturday, just like they did against NCSSM: Durham (and have done all season long). Falls Lake blew past NCSSM: Durham 19-1. Falls Lake's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jolie Sensenig made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Sensenig was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Cameron Kendrick was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Cora Cates, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Oxford Prep came up short against Vance Charter on Tuesday and fell 8-3.
Addyson Faucette was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits.
On the hitting side, Kaeli Gilleland made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Falls Lake is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. As for Oxford Prep, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-4.
Saturday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Falls Lake hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .359. However, it's not like Oxford Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .371. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Falls Lake skirted past Oxford Prep 7-6 in their previous meeting back in March. Will Falls Lake repeat their success, or does Oxford Prep have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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