Softball Preview: Wesley Chapel Wildcats vs. Hudson Cobras
Wesley Chapel has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Hudson Cobras at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Wesley Chapel will be strutting in after a win while Hudson will be coming in after a defeat.
Wesley Chapel will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Tuesday, then bounced right back against Sickles on Thursday. Wesley Chapel came out on top against Sickles by a score of 10-7.
Wesley Chapel got a great performance from Alana Claros as she pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Claros has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ava Blakely, who went 4-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Juliana Martin, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Hudson fell victim to Sunlake and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Seahawks. The shutout was out of character for Hudson seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in February.
Wesley Chapel's victory bumped their record up to 8-12. As for Hudson, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Wesley Chapel hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. However, it's not like Hudson struggles in that department as they've averaged .332. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Wesley Chapel's way against Hudson in their previous matchup back in March of 2023 as Wesley Chapel made off with a 15-0 win. Will Wesley Chapel repeat their success, or does Hudson have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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