Wildcats
| 05/08/25 @ King's Fork | 15 |
| 05/01/25 @ Lakeland | 12 |
| 04/08/25 vs Indian River | 12 |
| 04/03/25 vs Oscar Smith | 12 |
| 04/22/25 @ Nansemond River | 11 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Great Bridge). They were the clear victors by a 15-5 margin over the King's Fork Bulldogs on Thursday. Considering the Wildcats have won six games by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Jensyn Koonce spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Adelynn Palmer and Cara Lechowicz did most of the damage at the plate: Palmer went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Lechowicz went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Those two RBI gave Lechowicz a new career-high. Gabby Parker also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Great Bridge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .614. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as King's Fork only posted an OBP of .370.
Great Bridge has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs over those games. As for King's Fork, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Great Bridge will be playing in front of their home fans against Bayside at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. The Marlins will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight. As for King's Fork, they will take on Norview at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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