West Nassau is 9-1 against Yulee since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The West Nassau Warriors will be playing at home against the Yulee Hornets at 6:30 p.m. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (West Nassau: 3.6, Yulee: 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Last Friday, everything went West Nassau's way against Palatka as West Nassau made off with a 9-2 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for West Nassau.
Makenna Cripps tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, West Nassau got a massive performance out of Reese Green, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Green is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Sydney English was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Yulee has not done well against Hilliard recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Yulee had just enough and edged Hilliard out 4-2.
Riley Kapparis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, Kyleigh Golden was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
West Nassau's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-7. As for Yulee, their win bumped their record up to 13-5.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. West Nassau hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Yulee struggles in that department as they've averaged .352. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went West Nassau's way against Yulee when the teams last played back in March of 2021 as West Nassau made off with an 8-1 victory. Does West Nassau have another victory up their sleeve, or will Yulee turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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