Softball Game Preview: West Side Pirates vs. Declo Hornets

West Side is 2-7 against Declo since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Pirates will welcome the Hornets at 4:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

West Side came up short against Malad on Wednesday, falling 17-2.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 18 runs the game before, Declo was a bit more limited in their contest on Saturday. They lost 16-1 to Malad.

Declo's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for West Side, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-10.

Declo's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: West Side has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .560. It's a different story for Declo, though, as they've only averaged .360. Will they be able to contain West Side's hitters?

West Side suffered a grim 16-6 defeat to Declo when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Pirates 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.