Softball Preview: Weeki Wachee Hornets vs. Hudson Cobras
Weeki Wachee is 0-4 against Hudson since February of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Weeki Wachee Hornets will head out on the road to challenge the Hudson Cobras at 7:00 p.m. Weeki Wachee is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
Weeki Wachee's hitters might be in the hot seat on Wednesday considering what happened against Lecanto on Thursday. They fell victim to a tough 13-0 defeat at the hands of the Panthers. Weeki Wachee has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Weeki Wachee got a good showing from Jade Thompson, who pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Thompson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, Hudson came up short against Wesley Chapel on Monday and fell 8-3. Hudson has struggled against Wesley Chapel recently, as their contest on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Miranda Baker was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Alivia Evans, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Weeki Wachee's loss dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Hudson, they now have a losing record at 8-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Weeki Wachee has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Hudson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Weeki Wachee suffered a grim 9-3 defeat to Hudson in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Weeki Wachee avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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