The Eastside Rams are taking a road trip to square off against the Wildwood Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Eastside has given up an average of 14.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Eastside's offense. They lost 16-0 to Newberry on Thursday. The Rams have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost meeting.
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.
Meanwhile, 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.
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 matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Eastside has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .480. However, it's not like Wildwood struggles in that department as they've averaged .569. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Eastside took their win against Wildwood in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 28-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rams since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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