The University Bulldogs will face off against the Wellington Eagles at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
University is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They put the hurt on The Classical Academy with a sharp 11-1 victory. The win was familiar territory for the Bulldogs, who have now won 15 contests in a row.
Jasi Cole made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in September.
In other batting news, Sydney Goetzel was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Another player making a difference was Kamzee Kern, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, Wellington made easy work of Alamosa on Friday and carried off a 14-4 victory.
Like University, Wellington also got a great game from a two-way player: Taylor Morgan. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. Morgan was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Camryn Strain was a standout: she got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Scarlet McGuire was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Wellington hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive games.
University's record now sits at 25-2. As for Wellington, their record is now 22-4-1.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. University hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .442. However, it's not like Wellington struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
University took their win against Wellington when the teams last played back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 13-6 score. Do the Bulldogs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
