Cottondale is 0-5 against Wewahitchka since March of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Hornets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Gators at 5:30 p.m. Cottondale's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Wewahitchka's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Thursday, Cottondale needed a bit of extra time to put away Walton. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Braves 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hornets have posted since May 2, 2024.
Annelise Skipper
| 04/10/25 vs Walton | 14 |
| 04/08/25 @ Port St. Joe | 14 |
| 04/03/25 vs Blountstown | 15 |
| 03/27/25 vs Marianna | 11 |
| 03/25/25 @ Vernon | 18 |
| + 4 more games |
Annelise Skipper spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, Wewahitchka was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of Altha. That's two games in a row now that the Gators have lost by just one run.
Wewahitchka saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jordyn Ashby, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Another was Emma Rustin, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Cottondale's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-4. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.2 runs on average over those games. As for Wewahitchka, their loss dropped their record down to 4-15.
Cottondale suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Wewahitchka when the teams last played back in April of 2017. Will the Hornets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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