The First Coast Buccaneers are headed away from home for the first time to challenge the Wolfson Wolfpack at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. First Coast has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Beachside hit First Coast with a five-run seventh inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Buccaneers came up short against the Barracudas, falling 12-3.
First Coast saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lexi Gates, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI. Another was Kaylee Stephens, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run.
Meanwhile, Wolfson fell victim to Sandalwood and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 11-0 to the Saints. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Wolfpack's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Hannah Roberts made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one double. Peyton Brown also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Wolfson fell to 3-1. As for First Coast, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. First Coast hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Wolfson struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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