Baseball Preview: Easley Green Wave vs. Westside Rams
Easley is 9-1 against Westside since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Easley Green Wave will be staying on the road to face off against the Westside Rams at 6:30 p.m. Easley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
On Saturday, Easley came up short against Science Hill and fell 12-8. Easley has struggled against Science Hill recently, as their game on Saturday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Aaron Tolbert made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Rampey, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Westside was able to grind out a solid victory over West-Oak on Wednesday, taking the game 9-4.
Peyton Milford made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Milford has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Milford was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brody Caudle, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4. MJ Lee was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Easley's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-2. As for Westside, their win bumped their record up to 7-11.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Easley has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Westside struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Easley took their victory against Westside in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Easley 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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