The Gateway Eagles will venture away from home to take on the Dunbar Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gateway has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gateway came up short against Cape Coral on Monday, falling 12-2. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Seahawks recently, as the team has come up short the last seven times they've met.
Meanwhile, Dunbar was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 15-13 heartbreaker at the hands of Golden Gate. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Arianna Corgelas led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Lisa Guerrero-Salinas was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Dunbar's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Gateway, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Gateway has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .484. However, it's not like Dunbar struggles in that department as they've averaged .552. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Gateway's way against Dunbar when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Gateway made off with a 22-5 victory. Will Gateway repeat their success, or does Dunbar has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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