The Margaretta Polar Bears will head out to challenge the Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Margaretta has given up an average of 11.7 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Margaretta's last matchup with Crestview could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Saturday. The Polar Bears came up short against the Cougars, falling 14-1. The Polar Bears have struggled against the Cougars recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Margaretta saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lucy Edwards, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Claire Conner also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, Woodrow Wilson entered their tilt with Princeton on Tuesday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Tigers.
Karlie Fraley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Hadley Reott was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played.
Woodrow Wilson pushed their record up to 8-6 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Margaretta, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Margaretta has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Woodrow Wilson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
