The Colony Cougars will venture away from home to challenge the Wakeland Wolverines at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. The Colony will be strutting in after a victory while Wakeland will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with 11 defeats in a row dating back to last season, The Colony turned things around against Turner on Tuesday. They blew past the Lions 12-2. The Cougars not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 20, 2024.
Meanwhile, Wakeland suffered their closest loss since February 11th on Tuesday. They fell just short of Reedy by a score of 9-7.
Lauren McIllwain was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Kinney, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
The Colony's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Wakeland, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-3.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. The Colony hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .340. However, it's not like Wakeland struggles in that department as they've averaged .351. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
The Colony suffered a grim 14-2 defeat to Wakeland when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can The Colony avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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