The Woodland Wolverines will head out on the road to square off against the Wagener-Salley War Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
Woodland managed to slip by Andrews the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Wolverines lost 11-1 to the Yellowjackets on Tuesday.
Alyssa McClellan was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple and one run. That triple was her first of the season.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Wagener-Salley's offense. They came up short against Providence Athletic Club on Tuesday, falling 18-0. The War Eagles haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Woodland has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season. As for Wagener-Salley, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-7.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Woodland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .475. However, it's not like Wagener-Salley struggles in that department as they've averaged .476. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Woodland's way against Wagener-Salley in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, as Woodland made off with a 10-2 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wolverines since the team 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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