Oxford was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 11-1 to the Downingtown East Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Oxford of the 5-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Downingtown East's part, Rachael Schumann was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Schumann has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 14 consecutive pitching appearances. Schumann was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophia Kucera, who scored a run while going 5-for-5. Another player making a difference was Katie Cohen, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Oxford's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Downingtown East, their win was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-1.
Oxford will take on Unionville at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Downingtown East, they will head out on the road to take on East at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. East will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Downingtown East surely won't give up without a fight.
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