Hitchcock is 0-8 against Van Vleck since March of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Hitchcock Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Van Vleck Leopards at 6:30 p.m.
Hitchcock was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 12-0 defeat at the hands of East Bernard.
Katy Rodriguez was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Christiona Wilson, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and a triple.
Meanwhile, Van Vleck entered their tilt with Hempstead with eight consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with nine. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Bobcats an 11-0 shutout on Tuesday. Van Vleck might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won eight contests by six runs or more this season.
Kylie Sazera was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Olivia Britton, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Hitchcock's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Van Vleck, their victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-2-1.
Friday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Hitchcock hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Van Vleck struggles in that department as they've averaged .376. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hitchcock might still be hurting after the 16-0 defeat they got from Van Vleck in their previous meeting back in March. Will Hitchcock have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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