Hitchcock is 0-10 against Van Vleck since March of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will host the Leopards at 6:00 p.m.
Friday just wasn't the day for Hitchcock's offense. They fell 3-0 to Brazos on Friday. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Van Vleck). They never let Hempstead get on the board and left with a 20-0 win on Friday. Considering the Leopards have won ten matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Kylie Sazera, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Nicole Ryman was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Van Vleck always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .897. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Van Vleck has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4-2 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Hitchcock, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-7.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hitchcock has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .539. However, it's not like Van Vleck struggles in that department as they've averaged .478. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hitchcock suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Van Vleck in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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