The Weeki Wachee Hornets will take on the Gulf Buccaneers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Weeki Wachee has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Weeki Wachee fell victim to Crystal River and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 17-0 to the Pirates. The match marked the first time this year in which the Hornets were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Gulf was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of Pasco. That's two games in a row now that the Buccaneers have lost by exactly two runs.
Jeovanna Carter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Alana Delaney was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Gulf's defeat dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Weeki Wachee, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Gulf's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Weeki Wachee hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. It's a different story for Gulf, though, as they've only averaged .233. Will they be able to contain Weeki Wachee's hitters?
Weeki Wachee beat Gulf 7-4 in their previous matchup back in March. Do the Hornets have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Buccaneers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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