Softball Preview: West Salem Titans vs. Aloha Warriors
The West Salem Titans will head out on the road to take on the Aloha Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The last five games West Salem has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
In Friday's second game, West Salem beat Sprague by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 3-1.
Braeli Martin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Aubrey Peil, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Kali Parks, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Aloha put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 10-3 margin over Beaverton. Winning may never get old, but Aloha sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
West Salem's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-5. As for Aloha, their win bumped their record up to 8-5.
Everything went West Salem's way against Aloha in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 as West Salem made off with a 10-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for West Salem since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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