The Moore Haven Terriers will be playing at home against the Cape Coral Seahawks at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Moore Haven is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season.
After soaring to 11 runs the game before, Moore Haven was a bit more limited in their match on Friday. They fell just short of DeSoto County by a score of 3-2.
Preslynn Baker spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Hayden Davis made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklyn Sergent, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with a stolen base.
Even though they lost, Moore Haven hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as DeSoto County struck out nine times.
Meanwhile, Cape Coral can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over Gateway. The victory was familiar territory for Cape Coral who now have four in a row.
Emma Brannan made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Brannan was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Allie Buice and Isabel Watts did most of the damage at the plate: Buice went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Watts went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Mya Ramirez was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Moore Haven's loss dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Cape Coral, their win bumped their record up to 7-8.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Moore Haven hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Cape Coral struggles in that department as they've averaged .342. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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