The Estero Wildcats will square off against the Port Charlotte Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Estero has given up an average of 7.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Estero managed to slip by Fort Myers the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Estero came up short against Fort Myers on Wednesday, falling 11-1. The Wildcats' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Dena Peregrin was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season.
Meanwhile, Port Charlotte came up short against Lemon Bay on Thursday and fell 6-3. The Pirates haven't had much luck with the Manta Rays recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Port Charlotte saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaylin Pinedo, who went 1-for-3 with one home run. Another was Jacqueline Kirk, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
Estero's loss dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Port Charlotte, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Port Charlotte's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Estero hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .382. It's a different story for Port Charlotte, though, as they've only averaged .220. Will they be able to contain Estero's hitters?
Estero took their win against Port Charlotte in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 15-4. Does Estero have another victory up their sleeve, or will Port Charlotte turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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