The Windermere Wolverines will take on the Mount Dora Canes at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Windermere has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Windermere came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 16-4 to Lake Minneola.
Lauren Harper made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That triple was her first of the season. Lilyan Baker was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Mount Dora, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against The Villages Charter on Tuesday, sneaking past 5-4. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Canes as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Skylar Colas, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mckynna Hunter, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Mount Dora hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are 6-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Windermere's defeat dropped their record down to 8-14. As for Mount Dora, their victory bumped their record up to 10-12.
Windermere's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's game. The Wolverines have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Mount Dora, though, as they've been averaging an even more impressive 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Windermere continue to outrun the ball?
Windermere skirted past Mount Dora 7-6 when the teams last played on April 6th. Do the Wolverines have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Canes turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
