Oxford Softball drops a game to powerhouse Afton
OXFORD – Oxford came into the Friday evening matchup running off a full weeks worth of games, only to be faced up against juggernaut Afton, Afton earned the win 28-1.
Afton would capitalize early on the Blackhawks earning five runs in the first inning, followed by a nine-point inning in the second.
Oxford did answer in the second inning, with their lone run on the evening. It was Layla Kriz who hit a ground ball to first base, which allowed Raigen Ehly to score on the play.
Pitching for Afton and securing the win was Amanda Greenwood and Tracy Hatton; Greenwood secured five strikeouts in her three innings to go with Hatton's two strikeouts in two innings.
Afton would go on to score an additional seven runs in the third, one run in the fourth and closed out the five-inning game with scoring six additional runs.
Oxford head coach stated, “Our pitcher went to the hospital, she put her hands up on a line drive back from the batter and had to get taken to the emergency room. It was quite scary. She made it back in time to tell us all she was fine,” said Pizza. “I had a flex in (due to other injuries) so I didn’t have a player or subs to put in, they (Afton) didn’t even care and just let it go. That is huge sportsmanship right there.They (Afton) were absolutely wonderful in terms on helping us get ice and with their sportsmanship. It just shows what a great team they are.”
Oxford's Allison Beckwith, Emilee Eldred, and Savannah Beech all secured a hit on the night, while Afton saw nearly their entire lineup gain a hit.
Alex Alford for Afton would end the night impressively going 4-6 with seven RBI's and five runs.
Next up for Oxford softball is Hancock at home, this coming Friday April 29 at 4:30 p.m.
Afton will play this coming Wednesday April 27 at Greene at 4:30 p.m.
Afton would capitalize early on the Blackhawks earning five runs in the first inning, followed by a nine-point inning in the second.
Oxford did answer in the second inning, with their lone run on the evening. It was Layla Kriz who hit a ground ball to first base, which allowed Raigen Ehly to score on the play.
Pitching for Afton and securing the win was Amanda Greenwood and Tracy Hatton; Greenwood secured five strikeouts in her three innings to go with Hatton's two strikeouts in two innings.
Afton would go on to score an additional seven runs in the third, one run in the fourth and closed out the five-inning game with scoring six additional runs.
Oxford head coach stated, “Our pitcher went to the hospital, she put her hands up on a line drive back from the batter and had to get taken to the emergency room. It was quite scary. She made it back in time to tell us all she was fine,” said Pizza. “I had a flex in (due to other injuries) so I didn’t have a player or subs to put in, they (Afton) didn’t even care and just let it go. That is huge sportsmanship right there.They (Afton) were absolutely wonderful in terms on helping us get ice and with their sportsmanship. It just shows what a great team they are.”
Oxford's Allison Beckwith, Emilee Eldred, and Savannah Beech all secured a hit on the night, while Afton saw nearly their entire lineup gain a hit.
Alex Alford for Afton would end the night impressively going 4-6 with seven RBI's and five runs.
Next up for Oxford softball is Hancock at home, this coming Friday April 29 at 4:30 p.m.
Afton will play this coming Wednesday April 27 at Greene at 4:30 p.m.
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