Softball Game Preview: Lake Buena Vista Vipers vs. Ocoee Knights

The Lake Buena Vista Vipers are taking a road trip to challenge the Ocoee Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lake Buena Vista has given up an average of 11.7 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Lake Buena Vista is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They walked away with a 26-23 win over Wildwood on Tuesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Vipers considering their two-run performance the matchup before.

Julianys Vega was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. Ysabella Landeata was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.

Lake Buena Vista kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 6-2 when they post 11 or more hits.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 19 runs the game before, Ocoee was a bit more limited in their contest on Monday. They fell 6-1 to Windermere. Surprisingly, this marked the fourth straight game that the away team has come away the victor.

Amber Vance spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Trista Fitzpatrick was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season.

Lake Buena Vista is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.8 runs over those games. As for Ocoee, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-7.

Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lake Buena Vista has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .576. However, it's not like Ocoee struggles in that department as they've averaged .487. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.