Softball Preview: West Lafayette Red Devils vs. Clinton Prairie Gophers
After three games on the road, West Lafayette is heading back home. They will take on the Clinton Prairie Gophers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. West Lafayette is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.3 runs per game this season.
On Monday, West Lafayette earned a 4-1 win over Lafayette Jefferson.
Izzy Ascarelli spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ellie Wilcoxson, who went 1-for-3 with four RBI, a triple, and a run.
Meanwhile, Clinton Prairie suffered a tough 11-1 defeat at the hands of Tri-County on Monday. Clinton Prairie has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Clinton Prairie saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Haven Wilson, who went 3-for-3 with an RBI.
West Lafayette pushed their record up to 9-2 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Clinton Prairie, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. West Lafayette hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .362. However, it's not like Clinton Prairie struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
West Lafayette took their win against Clinton Prairie when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 22-10. Does West Lafayette have another victory up their sleeve, or will Clinton Prairie turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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