The Hempstead Tigers will head out to take on the Hewlett Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Hempstead lost 16-1 to Hewlett on April 8th.
For Hewlett's part, Liliana Simon made a big impact no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Simon was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged three or more in each of the last five games she's played.
In other batting news, Rachel Cafaro and Riley Lahey did most of the damage at the plate: Cafaro got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Lahey got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Cafaro has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Sarah Oliveros, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run.
Hempstead might still be hurting after the 16-1 loss they got from Hewlett when the teams last played on April 8th. Can the Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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