Softball Preview: Westside Patriots vs. Hephzibah Rebels
The Westside Patriots will stay at home for another game and welcome the Hephzibah Rebels at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Westside is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They fell 20-16 to Academy of Richmond County on Wednesday.
Ava Babcock made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Alyssa Grimes was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
Even though they lost, Westside was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .485. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Hephzibah fell victim to West Laurens and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 22-0 to the Raiders. The Rebels' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Westside's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Hephzibah, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Westside suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Hephzibah in their previous meeting back in August. Will Westside 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.
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