Charleston Math & Science hasn't had much luck against Lowcountry Leadership recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Riptide will head out to take on the NaviGators at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Charleston Math & Science's victory against Palmetto Scholars Academy wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Riptide sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 win over the Phoenix on Tuesday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Meanwhile, Lowcountry Leadership got the win against Bridges Prep on Wednesday by a conclusive 13-2. The NaviGators might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by nine runs or more this season.
Becky Gaskins was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Laylee Chesser, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Lowcountry Leadership always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bridges Prep only posted an OBP of .375.
Lowcountry Leadership is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.6 runs over those games. As for Charleston Math & Science, the win was their first at home , bumping their record up to 3-6.
Charleston Math & Science might still be hurting after the 15-4 loss they got from Lowcountry Leadership in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Riptide avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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