Hoover hasn't had much luck against McLane recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Patriots will welcome the Highlanders at 4:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Hoover managed to slip by Torres the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Patriots lost 15-3 to the Toros on Tuesday.
Hazel Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered 15 runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Bellatrix Braun made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, McLane fell victim to Torres and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Toros, falling 13-0.
McLane's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Hoover, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 5-1 and their overall record down to 13-13.
Hoover got the 'W' in their previous matchup two weeks ago against McLane by a conclusive 22-9 score. Will the Patriots repeat their success, or do the Highlanders have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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