The Wellington Wolverines are taking a road trip to square off against the West Broward Bobcats at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
If Wellington beats West Broward with 11 runs on Wednesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. The Wolverines never let Dr. Joaquin Garcia get on the board and left with an 11-0 win on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wolverines.
Tori Payne made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Kaylee Riles was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Sam Ellis was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two RBI.
Wellington lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, West Broward waltzed into their match on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Gators 16-0.
Wellington's record is now 11-2. As for West Broward, their record now sits at 8-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Wellington has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like West Broward struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Wellington came out on top in a nail-biter against West Broward in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, sneaking past 9-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wolverines since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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