Windermere has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Olympia Titans at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Olympia took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Windermere, who comes in off a win.
Windermere can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Friday. They put the hurt on Horizon with a sharp 10-2 victory. Windermere's win was all the more impressive since Horizon was averaging only 1.78 runs allowed on the season.
Lexi King spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Emilie Ching and Miranda Murch did most of the damage at the plate: Ching fired off two home runs and four runs while going 3-for-3, while Murch went 2-for-3 with a home run and six RBI. Another player making a difference was Sophie Shaik, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Olympia fell victim to Apopka and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They suffered a rough 10-0 loss at the hands of the Blue Darters. Olympia has struggled against Apopka recently, as their contest on Friday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Windermere pushed their record up to 13-3 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs per game. As for Olympia, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-8-1.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Windermere hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .343. However, it's not like Olympia struggles in that department as they've averaged .320. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Windermere took their win against Olympia in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 7-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Windermere 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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