Hardee is 10-0 against DeSoto County since February of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Hardee Wildcats will be playing at home against the DeSoto County Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Hardee will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
On Tuesday, it was close, but Hardee sidestepped Sebring for a 5-4 win.
Alexandra Herrera spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mikayla Silva was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. Sugar Blas was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matches, DeSoto County finally came back down to earth on Tuesday. Their rough 10-0 loss to Moore Haven might stick with them for a while. The matchup marked that first time this year in which DeSoto County was not able to get on the board.
Hardee is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-2 record this season. As for DeSoto County, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hardee has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .476. However, it's not like DeSoto County struggles in that department as they've averaged .537. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hardee beat DeSoto County 4-1 in their previous matchup back in February. Will Hardee repeat their success, or does DeSoto County have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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