The Nimitz Cougars will face off against the Dekaney Wildcats at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Nimitz had been on a four-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Spring put an end to it on Thursday. The Cougars came up short against the Lions, falling 16-1. The Cougars' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Nimitz saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Makenzie White, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, Dekaney lost 15-3 to MacArthur on Wednesday.
Ailin Gonzales was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. Takiara Blanton was another, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Nimitz's loss dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Dekaney, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-11.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Nimitz hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .353. However, it's not like Dekaney struggles in that department as they've averaged .539. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Nimitz got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in March against Dekaney by a conclusive 25-7 score. Will the Cougars repeat their success, or do the Wildcats have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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