For the second straight game, Weiser will face off against Cole Valley Christian. The Wolverines will be playing in front of their home fans against the Chargers at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Weiser has won ten straight at home dating back to last season, while Cole Valley Christian won six straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
Weiser is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Cole Valley Christian just ended the team's ten-game winning streak on Monday. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Chargers. The contest marked the Wolverines' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
For Cole Valley Christian's part, Karlie Barnum was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). With that strong performance, Barnum is now averaging an impressive 5.3 strikeouts per game. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brinkley Lauderdale, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Lola Crosby was another key player, earning one RBI, two runs, and two stolen bases.
Weiser's defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 6-1 and their overall record down to 12-3. As for Cole Valley Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 18-3.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Weiser has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .498. However, it's not like Cole Valley Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .491. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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