Miller is 0-10 against Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial since February of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Buccaneers will welcome the Eagles at 7:30 p.m. Miller has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Miller is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 14 runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Carroll on Tuesday. They lost 12-2 to the Tigers.
Miller saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jazelle Armadillo, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial had already won 22 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.8 runs) and they went ahead and made it 23 on Friday. They walked away with a 7-2 victory over the Tigers.
Meredith Cavazos spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Parker Malone was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Desi Garcia, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least one batters in three consecutive contests.
Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial's win was their 20th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 24-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs over those games. As for Miller, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-18.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Miller hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .332. However, it's not like Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial struggles in that department as they've averaged .479. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Miller suffered a grim 17-1 defeat to Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Buccaneers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
