Cannon is 10-0 against Charlotte Latin since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Cannon Cougars will play host again on Friday to welcome the Charlotte Latin Hawks, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Cannon had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Providence Day put an end to it on Tuesday. Cannon lost 7-0 to Providence Day. While getting shut out isn't ideal, Cannon has not been shut out since back in March.
Cannon saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nicole Ratterman, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Charlotte Latin's offense. They fell just short of Charlotte Christian by a score of 1-0 on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Charlotte Latin's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Sydney Thune spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
Cannon's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-8-1. As for Charlotte Latin, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Charlotte Latin's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Cannon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. It's a different story for Charlotte Latin, though, as they've only averaged .343. Will they be able to contain Cannon's hitters?
Cannon was able to grind out a solid win over Charlotte Latin when the teams last played back in April, winning 5-1. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Thune, who struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Cannon still be able to contain Thune? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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