Bayside hasn't had much luck against Ocean Lakes recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the rust and duke it out at 4:00 p.m.
Bayside is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game last Thursday. They came up short against Kellam, falling 8-1.
Paityn Robinson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Ocean Lakes, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They never let Landstown get on the board and left with a 6-0 victory last Thursday. The Dolphins might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by six runs or more this season.
Sam Patterson made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lu Cirillo, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Ocean Lakes hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in five consecutive games.
Ocean Lakes' win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Bayside, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Bayside suffered a grim 15-2 defeat to Ocean Lakes when the teams last played back in March. Will the Marlins have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
