Mosley is 0-3 against Leon since February of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Dolphins will head out on the road to take on the Lions at 7:00 p.m. Mosley has given up an average of 9.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Mosley's offense. They lost 15-0 to Arnold on Wednesday. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Dolphins' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Leon hadn't done well against North Florida Christian recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Lions' pitcher stepped up to hand the Eagles a 3-0 shutout.
Not much got past Lamonika Sims, who gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks to keep North Florida Christian off the board.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jailyn Nickeo, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Leon is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.1 runs over those games. As for Mosley, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mosley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. However, it's not like Leon struggles in that department as they've averaged .503. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mosley might still be hurting after the 18-3 defeat they got from Leon when the teams last played back in February. Can the Dolphins avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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