Oviedo has been on the road for three straight, but on Wednesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Apopka Blue Darters at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Oviedo has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Tuesday, Oviedo didn't have quite enough to beat West Orange and fell 2-1.
Robert Mitchell was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Brody Challis was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
After soaring to a seven-point victory in their last game, Apopka came back down to earth on Tuesday. They fell just short of Foundation Academy by a score of 11-9.
Cody McKinley was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. Brady Roberts was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Oviedo has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-5 record this season. As for Apopka, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Oviedo has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Apopka struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.5 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Oviedo came out on top in a nail-biter against Apopka when the teams last played back in February, sneaking past 8-6. Does Oviedo have another victory up their sleeve, or will Apopka turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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