The Hudson Cobras will challenge the Weeki Wachee Hornets at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
After soaring to 11 runs the game before, Hudson were a bit more limited in their contest on Wednesday. They fell victim to a tough 13-1 loss at the hands of Nature Coast Tech. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Hudson has scored all season.
Hudson saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hayden McElreath, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Weeki Wachee suffered a rough 12-3 defeat at the hands of Chiefland on Thursday. Weeki Wachee has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jase Kelly was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Vigo, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Hudson's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Weeki Wachee, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Hudson has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Weeki Wachee struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.6 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Hudson came up short against Weeki Wachee when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 8-3. Can Hudson avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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