Softball Preview: Westover Patriots vs. Sumter County Panthers
The Westover Patriots will take on the Sumter County Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Westover has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since August 21.
Westover's hitters might be in the hot seat on Monday considering what happened against Peach County on Tuesday. They came up short against the Trojans, falling 16-0. That's two games in a row now that the Patriots have lost by exactly 16 runs.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 20 runs the game before, Sumter County was a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They lost 13-1 to Columbus. The loss continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Blue Devils: they've now lost seven in a row.
Westover's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Sumter County, their loss dropped their record down to 8-6.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Westover has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Sumter County struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Westover suffered a grim 15-3 defeat to Sumter County when the teams last played back in September of 2022. Can Westover avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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