Softball Preview: Westlake Demons vs. Lakewood Rangers
The Westlake Demons will head out on the road to challenge the Lakewood Rangers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Westlake can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Saturday. They put the hurt on Mayfield with a sharp 13-6 victory. Westlake's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Lakewood waltzed into their matchup on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Patriots an 11-0 shutout. Fans of Lakewood have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout.
Westlake made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Lakewood, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Westlake took their victory against Lakewood when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 9-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Westlake since the team 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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