Softball Preview: Westview Wolverines vs. Escondido Cougars
Westview has been on the road for two straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Escondido Cougars at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Westview's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Escondido's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Westview can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Fallbrook as Westview made off with an 11-1 win.
Kyra Olsen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Sarah Deng was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Lynn Azuma was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Escondido was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 12-1 to Ramona.
Westview's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-8. As for Escondido, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-17.
Everything went Westview's way against Escondido in their previous matchup back in April as Westview made off with a 17-1 win. Does Westview have another victory up their sleeve, or will Escondido turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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