The Palm Harbor University Hurricanes will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against the Windermere Wolverines at 4:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Palm Harbor University: 2.9, Windermere: 2.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Palm Harbor University is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over Newsome.
Emma Shipley made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Shipley has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Shipley was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Shipley wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ariana Silva, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Emily Boylan, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Windermere came tearing into Thursday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Mustangs onto the board and left with a 5-0 win.
The result came thanks to Lexi King's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 12 Ks.
On the hitting side, Sophie Shaik was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Miranda Murch, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Palm Harbor University has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season. As for Windermere, their record now sits at 21-4.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Palm Harbor University hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .349. However, it's not like Windermere struggles in that department as they've averaged .350. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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