The Southwest Eagles will challenge the Hialeah-Miami Lakes Trojans at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Southwest's offense. They lost 15-0 to Ferguson on Thursday. The Eagles' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, Hialeah-Miami Lakes also failed to score in their most recent game. They came up short against Coral Reef on Tuesday, falling 15-0. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Trojans' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Hialeah-Miami Lakes' defeat dropped their record down to 10-4. As for Southwest, their loss dropped their record down to 7-4.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Southwest has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .536. However, it's not like Hialeah-Miami Lakes struggles in that department as they've averaged .486. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Southwest couldn't quite get it done against Hialeah-Miami Lakes in their previous meeting back in March as they fell 15-10. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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