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| 02/28/25 - Home | 14-0 W |
| 04/26/24 - Away | 17-7 W |
| 04/01/24 - Home | 9-2 W |
| 04/18/19 - Away | 17-0 W |
| 02/20/19 - Home | 17-0 W |
Florida State University High School is a perfect 5-0 against Rickards since February of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Florida State University High School Seminoles will face off against the Rickards Raiders at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Florida State University High School is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Chiles just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against the Timberwolves, falling 14-7.
Preslee Donaldson was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Donaldson was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Anna Castillo made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Lawton Hosey, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Florida State University High School kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in five consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Rickards fell victim to Florida State University High School and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 14-0 to the Seminoles. The Raiders have struggled against the Seminoles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meetings.
Rickards' loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Florida State University High School, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Florida State University High School has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .505. However, it's not like Rickards struggles in that department as they've averaged .521. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Florida State University High School took their victory against Rickards in their previous matchup on Friday by a conclusive 14-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Florida State University High School since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
