Softball Preview: Lake Norman Wildcats vs. Mooresville Blue Devils
After three games on the road, Lake Norman is heading back home. They will take on the Mooresville Blue Devils at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lake Norman is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Lake Norman came up short against Hickory Ridge and fell 8-3. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Lake Norman in their matchups with Hickory Ridge: they've now lost nine in a row.
Lake Norman got a good showing from Olivia Wolf, who tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Wolf has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lake Norman saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Vivian Billiard, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, Mooresville put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against Cuthbertson by a score of 12-7.
Lake Norman's defeat dropped their record down to 13-8. As for Mooresville, their victory was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-0.
Lake Norman might still be hurting after the 9-1 loss they got from Mooresville when the teams last played back in March. Will Lake Norman have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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