The Ocoee Knights will challenge the Umatilla Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Ocoee saw some tournament action on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Wekiva with a sharp 16-1 win. Considering the Knights have won five matches by more than ten runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Kylie Holden
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Kylie Holden was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. She is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Janay Jackson was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Ocoee was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .476. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .321 or higher in seven consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Umatilla scored first but ultimately less than South Lake in their contest on Tuesday. They came up short against the Eagles, falling 17-10. While the Bulldogs didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Eagles 4-0 in the first period.
Abigail Manning made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooke Berrisford, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Ocoee now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Umatilla, their loss dropped their record down to 5-10.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Ocoee hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .367. However, it's not like Umatilla struggles in that department as they've averaged .350. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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