The Wildwood Wildcats will square off against the Eastside Rams at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Wildwood came up short against Meadowbrook Academy on Thursday, falling 23-13. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Alex Barron made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Damaris Douglas, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Eastside fell victim to Newberry and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 16-0 to the Panthers. The Rams haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.
Eastside saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayla Lane, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one double.
Eastside's loss dropped their record down to 2-14-2. As for Wildwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-15.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wildwood has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .569. However, it's not like Eastside struggles in that department as they've averaged .480. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wildwood might still be hurting after the 28-2 loss they got from Eastside in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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