Softball Preview: Wesclin Warriors vs. Metro-East Lutheran Knights
The Wesclin Warriors will head out on the road to face off against the Metro-East Lutheran Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Wesclin will bounce into Monday's game after beating Breese Central, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Wesclin put the hurt on Breese Central with a sharp 14-4 win on Friday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Wesclin considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Lexie Oster was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Lexi Hooks was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Metro-East Lutheran entered their tilt with Cahokia with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Comanches a 20-0 shutout on Wednesday. Metro-East Lutheran's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three contests.
Sarah Henke was incredible, scoring three runs while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Audrey Elmer, who scored three runs while going 1-for-3.
Wesclin's victory bumped their record up to 19-8. As for Metro-East Lutheran, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wesclin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .467. However, it's not like Metro-East Lutheran struggles in that department as they've averaged .522. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wesclin was able to grind out a solid win over Metro-East Lutheran in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, winning 6-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Wesclin 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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