The P.K. Yonge Blue Wave will head out on the road to challenge the Ocala Christian Crusaders at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. P.K. Yonge is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
P.K. Yonge can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Cedar Key 5-3.
Alison Sanetz made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). Sanetz was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Sanetz wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lila Sutton, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Ocala Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. Their tough 17-2 defeat to Dunnellon might stick with them for a while.
Valery Alamo made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with a triple and an RBI.
P.K. Yonge's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Ocala Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. P.K. Yonge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Ocala Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .392. 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 Ocala Christian when the teams last played back in February as P.K. Yonge made off with a 12-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for P.K. Yonge since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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