A feisty cat fight will be fought as Dekaney Wildcats face off against Nimitz Cougars at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Neither Dekaney nor Nimitz posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Dekaney is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They lost 16-0 to MacArthur.
Meanwhile, Nimitz came up short against Spring on Friday, falling 14-2. The Cougars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Antinia Wilson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Those two hits gave her a new career-high. Abigail Ruiz was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one double.
Dekaney's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Nimitz, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-11.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dekaney has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .581. However, it's not like Nimitz struggles in that department as they've averaged .566. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Dekaney might still be hurting after the 25-17 loss they got from Nimitz when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Dekaney avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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