The Dekaney Wildcats will head out to square off against the Nimitz Cougars at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Dekaney has given up an average of 15.2 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Dekaney is headed into Saturday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Wednesday. They came up short against MacArthur, falling 15-3.
Ailin Gonzales made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Takiara Blanton, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 11 runs the game before, Nimitz was a bit more limited in their game on Thursday. They lost 16-1 to Spring.
Nimitz saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Makenzie White, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double.
Nimitz's loss dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Dekaney, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-11.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Dekaney hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .539. However, it's not like Nimitz struggles in that department as they've averaged .353. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Dekaney suffered a grim 25-7 defeat to Nimitz when the teams last played back in March. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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