Softball Preview: Anclote Sharks vs. Weeki Wachee Hornets
The Anclote Sharks will head out on the road to take on the Weeki Wachee Hornets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Anclote will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
Anclote scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Gibbs with a sharp 29-14 win. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Anclote got a massive performance out of Chelsei Snell, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. Snell is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashley Pena-Rodriguez, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Weeki Wachee's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They suffered a tough 21-3 defeat at the hands of Springstead.
Taylor Laviano made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two RBI. 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.
Anclote's victory bumped their record up to 3-11. As for Weeki Wachee, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Anclote has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .517. However, it's not like Weeki Wachee struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Anclote might still be hurting after the 20-0 defeat they got from Weeki Wachee when the teams last played back in February. Can Anclote avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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