The Walton-Verona Bearcats will face off against the Williamsburg Wildcats at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Walton-Verona's offense. They lost 8-0 to Bishop Brossart on Tuesday.
Walton-Verona saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rylan Edwards, who went 1-for-3 with one triple.
Meanwhile, Williamsburg had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They came out on top against the Astros by a score of 6-1.
Alyssa Vearil spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
Williamsburg's win was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for Walton-Verona, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Walton-Verona has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .454. However, it's not like Williamsburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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