Gainesville has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Sanger Indians at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Even though Gainesville couldn't quite topple Wichita Falls on Tuesday, it was still a huge improvement compared to the nine-point defeat they took when the two last played. Gainesville blew past Wichita Falls 11-1. The win was just what Gainesville needed coming off of a 15-0 loss in their prior matchup.
Breanna Barrientos was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Barrientos was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jazlinn Ponce, who went 2-for-2 with five RBI and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kennedy Dodson, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Sanger gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They never let Hirschi onto the board and left with a 17-0 win.
MaKynna Meeks was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyley Cochran, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Gainesville's record now sits at 5-9. As for Sanger, their record is now 21-5.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Gainesville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .499. However, it's not like Sanger struggles in that department as they've averaged .568. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gainesville might still be hurting after the 16-1 defeat they got from Sanger in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Gainesville avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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