The Hockinson Hawks are taking a road trip to square off against the Columbia River Rapids at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Columbia River took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Hockinson, who comes in off a win.
It was a Battle of the Birds when Hockinson faced off against Hudson's Bay on Monday. The Hawks blew past the Eagles 23-3. The game marked the Hawks' most dominant win of the season.
The team relied heavily on Renee Waddle, who went 1-for-3 with 11 stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Those 11 stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Maggie Ritton, who went 1-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Hockinson was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. They are 2-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Columbia River fell victim to Mark Morris and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Monarchs, falling 7-0. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Rapids' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Columbia River moved to 5-4 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for Hockinson, their record is now 5-7.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hockinson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Columbia River struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hockinson couldn't quite get it done against Columbia River in their previous matchup two weeks ago as they fell 17-12. Can the Hawks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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