The Umatilla Bulldogs will venture away from home to square off against the Ocoee Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Umatilla has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Things were looking good for Umatilla after they put the first points on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They came up short against South Lake, 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.
Meanwhile, Ocoee made easy work of Wekiva on Wednesday and carried off a 16-1 win. The victory continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won seven in a row.
Kylie Holden was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. She has been hot recently, having also posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Janay Jackson also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.
Ocoee always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .607. They are 6-2 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Ocoee now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Umatilla, their loss dropped their record down to 5-10.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Umatilla hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .350. However, it's not like Ocoee struggles in that department as they've averaged .367. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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