The P.K. Yonge Blue Wave will take on the Countryside Christian Minutemen at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing isn't great for P.K. Yonge: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Countryside Christian has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
P.K. Yonge came into their game on Saturday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against University Christian, falling 12-2. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Blue Wave couldn't push the score so high this time.
P.K. Yonge saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Mansfield, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, everything went Countryside Christian's way against Ocala Christian on Friday as Countryside Christian made off with a 15-1 win. The Minutemen might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by six runs or more this season.
Laila Carter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one triple and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Riley Keith was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing Seven bases. while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in stolen bases. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Mcleod, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-4.
Countryside Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .578. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Countryside Christian's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for P.K. Yonge, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. P.K. Yonge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .462. However, it's not like Countryside Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .618. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went P.K. Yonge's way against Countryside Christian when the teams last played back in February, as P.K. Yonge made off with a 17-2 win. Will P.K. Yonge repeat their success, or does Countryside Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
