Wilder is 0-10 against Greenleaf Friends Academy since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Wilder Wildcats will look to defend their home field against the Greenleaf Friends Academy Grizzlies at 4:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Wilder is is headed into Wednesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Monday. They lost 23-0 to Glenns Ferry. The game marked the first time this year in which Wilder was not able to get on the board.
Greenleaf Friends Academy lost 18-8 to Idaho City on Tuesday. Greenleaf Friends Academy has not had much luck with Idaho City recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Connie Knight was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-2. She hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Sylvia Ovalle, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Greenleaf Friends Academy was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Wilder's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Greenleaf Friends Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-7.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wilder has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .548. However, it's not like Greenleaf Friends Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .563. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wilder suffered a grim 19-7 defeat to Greenleaf Friends Academy in their previous meeting back in April. Will Wilder have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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