Softball Preview: Mehlville Panthers vs. Hazelwood West Wildcats
The Mehlville Panthers will head out to challenge the Hazelwood West Wildcats at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Mehlville took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. Everything went their way against Affton as Mehlville made off with a 15-3 victory. Considering the Panthers' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Meanwhile, Hazelwood West posted their biggest win since October 2, 2023 on Friday. They never let Affton onto the board and left with an 18-0 victory. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The win snapped Mehlville's losing streak at six games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-5 record. As for Hazelwood West, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
Mehlville might still be hurting after the 19-0 defeat they got from Hazelwood West in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Can Mehlville avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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