It was a good run, but Oxford unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak in Monday's first game. They fell just short of the South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven] Outlaws by a score of 10-9. Oxford was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven] apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Katelyn Gillenwater made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Jaylin Shivers was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Oxford was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven] only hit a.
On South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven]'s side, Ella Risley and Adley Mayo did most of the damage at the plate: Risley scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Mayo went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Rahlee Colwell, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Oxford's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-1. As for South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven], the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Oxford by a score of 12-9 later that day.
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