P.K. Yonge hasn't had much luck against Interlachen recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Blue Wave will be playing in front of their home fans against the Rams at 6:00 p.m. P.K. Yonge has given up an average of 8.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for P.K. Yonge's offense. They lost 12-0 to Union County on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Blue Wave's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
P.K. Yonge saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Mansfield, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. That stolen base was Mansfield's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Interlachen was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 13-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of Beachside.
Baileigh Riddley was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ashlynn Poole, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
P.K. Yonge's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Interlachen, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. P.K. Yonge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. However, it's not like Interlachen 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.
P.K. Yonge beat Interlachen 9-4 in their previous matchup back in March. Do the Blue Wave have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Rams turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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