Port Huron extended their losing streak to six on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 4-15 in the process. They came up short against the Oxford Wildcats, falling 13-1. The Red Hawks were not able to make up for their defeat to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Oxford, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-11-1. That looming 13-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Oxford's part, they got a great performance from Cole Hatfield as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. The dominant performance also gave Hatfield a new career-high in strikeouts (five).
On the hitting side, Parker Bennion was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April. Jack Hendrix was another key player, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Looking ahead, Port Huron will face off against Marine City at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Mariners will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Red Hawks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Oxford, they will welcome Utica at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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