Softball Preview: Westfall Mustangs vs. Zane Trace Pioneers
Westfall is 10-0 against Zane Trace since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Westfall Mustangs will head out on the road to challenge the Zane Trace Pioneers at 5:15 p.m. Westfall is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Westfall fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Unioto on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Shermans by a score of 9-8. Westfall has struggled against Unioto recently, as their game on Monday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Adrina Hicks spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and four unearned) runs on 14 hits and racked up nine Ks. Those eight innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Delana Landefeld was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Ava Heath, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Zane Trace had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Paint Valley with a sharp 12-0 win on Monday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Zane Trace's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Westfall's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Zane Trace, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-8.
Westfall took their win against Zane Trace in their previous matchup back in April by a conclusive 16-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Westfall 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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