Softball Preview: Meadowcreek Mustangs vs. Rockdale County Bulldogs
Meadowcreek is 0-4 against Rockdale County since September of 2017 but things could change on Wednesday. The Meadowcreek Mustangs will look to defend their home field against the Rockdale County Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Meadowcreek is headed into Wednesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Discovery, falling 18-10.
Meadowcreek saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Adilene Hidlago, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. What's more, Hidlago also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Rockdale County lost 16-4 to Newton on Tuesday. The loss continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Rams: they've now lost nine in a row.
Gabby Lloyd made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Even though they lost, Rockdale County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're batting average total in three consecutive matches.
Meadowcreek's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Rockdale County, their loss dropped their record down to 7-16.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Meadowcreek has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Rockdale County struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Meadowcreek might still be hurting after the 16-6 defeat they got from Rockdale County in their previous meeting back in August. Can Meadowcreek avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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