Wildwood hasn't had much luck against Gloucester Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Warriors are taking a road trip to face off against the Rams at 4:00 p.m. Wildwood has given up an average of 13 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wildwood is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 18 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Pitman on Wednesday. They came up short against the Panthers, falling 17-2.
Wildwood saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Julia Ennis, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Meanwhile, Gloucester Catholic waltzed into their game on Wednesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They put the hurt on the Clippers with a sharp 12-2 win.
Gloucester Catholic let Kate Bonawitz and Aubrey Johnson run wild. Bonawitz scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Johnson scored a run while going 3-for-4. Those hits marked the first that Johnson got this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Maya Hutchinson, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
Gloucester Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Wildwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wildwood has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .460. However, it's not like Gloucester Catholic 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.
Wildwood suffered a grim 17-1 defeat to Gloucester Catholic in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Warriors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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