The Charleston Math & Science Riptide will head out on the road to face off against the Johnsonville Flashes at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Charleston Math & Science is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Charleston Math & Science's hitters might be in the hot seat on Wednesday considering what happened against Lucy Beckham last Tuesday. They lost 10-0 to the Bengals. The contest marked the first time this year in which Charleston Math & Science was not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Johnsonville gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They put the hurt on Lake City with a sharp 17-7 win. Johnsonville's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Mallory Prosser spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Blair Coker was a standout: she scored three runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Nicole Cook, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Charleston Math & Science's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Johnsonville, they pushed their record up to 9-6 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Charleston Math & Science hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .464. However, it's not like Johnsonville struggles in that department as they've averaged .318. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Charleston Math & Science might still be hurting after the 17-0 defeat they got from Johnsonville in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Thankfully for Charleston Math & Science, Lauren Wise (who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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