North Bay Haven Academy is on a five-game streak of home losses, Wewahitchka a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The North Bay Haven Academy Buccaneers will take on the Wewahitchka Gators at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Things were looking good for North Bay Haven Academy after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bozeman.
Sam Compton was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits.
Meanwhile, Wewahitchka suffered a rough 20-1 loss at the hands of Sneads on Friday.
North Bay Haven Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-17. As for Wewahitchka, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 5-17.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. North Bay Haven Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Wewahitchka struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
North Bay Haven Academy took their victory against Wewahitchka in their previous matchup back in February by a conclusive 12-0. Does North Bay Haven Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Wewahitchka turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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