Softball Preview: FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers vs. Vernon Yellowjackets
The FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers are on the road again on Thursday to play the Vernon Yellowjackets at 5:00 p.m. FAMU DRS is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
FAMU DRS's hitters might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Wakulla Christian School on Tuesday. They fell victim to a rough 15-0 loss at the hands of the Saints. FAMU DRS has not had much luck with Wakulla Christian School recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
FAMU DRS saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jasmyn Johnson, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Vernon put the finishing touches on their tenth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Poplar Springs as Vernon made off with a 17-2 victory. The win was familiar territory for Vernon who now have three in a row.
Juliana Brizzolara was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, six RBI, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Lila Owens, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
FAMU DRS's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Vernon, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season.
Thursday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. FAMU DRS hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .384. However, it's not like Vernon struggles in that department as they've averaged .365. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
FAMU DRS might still be hurting after the 17-6 loss they got from Vernon in their previous matchup back in February. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Vernon's Cheyenne Wilson, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and a triple. Now that FAMU DRS knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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