The Wakeland Wolverines will take on The Colony Cougars at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. Wakeland's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so The Colony's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Wakeland easily dispatched Emerson on Saturday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. Wakeland fell just short of Reedy by a score of 9-7 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Wolverines have suffered since February 11th.
Lauren McIllwain was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Kinney, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, The Colony can bid farewell to their 11-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Turner as The Colony made off with a 12-2 win. The Cougars' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The Colony's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Wakeland, their loss dropped their record down to 9-3.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wakeland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .448. However, it's not like The Colony struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wakeland took their win against The Colony in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 14-2. Does Wakeland have another victory up their sleeve, or will The Colony turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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