The Wilde Lake Wildecats will head out to take on the Hammond Bears at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Neither Wilde Lake nor Hammond posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Friday just wasn't the day for Wilde Lake's offense. They lost 14-0 to Howard on Friday. The Wildecats have struggled against the Lions recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Hammond came up short against Marriotts Ridge on Friday, falling 14-1.
Hammond's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Wilde Lake, their loss dropped their record down to 2-11.
Wilde Lake's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's game. The Wildecats have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hammond, though, as they've been averaging only 0.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Wilde Lake continue to outrun the ball?
Wilde Lake got the 'W' when the teams last played last Wednesday against Hammond by a conclusive 12-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wildecats since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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