The Satellite Scorpions will head out to face off against the Foundation Academy Lions at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Satellite is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Satellite had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Cocoa Beach on Monday. The Scorpions blew past the Minutemen 13-4. The win continues a trend for the Scorpions in their matchups with the Minutemen: they've now won seven in a row.
The team relied heavily on Abigal Scaglione, who scored four runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Madison Grey, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Satellite was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .459. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cocoa Beach only posted a batting average of .154.
Meanwhile, Foundation Academy came up short against Montverde Academy on Tuesday, falling 7-1. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Foundation Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Satellite, their victory bumped their record up to 15-8.
Foundation Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Satellite has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.2 hits per game. It's a different story for Foundation Academy, though, as they've been averaging 9.2 hits. Given Satellite's sizable advantage in that area, the Lions will need to find a way to close that gap. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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