Softball Game Preview: Dutch Fork Silver Foxes vs. Westwood Redhawks

Dutch Fork is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Westwood a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Dutch Fork Silver Foxes will look to defend their home field against the Westwood Redhawks at 7:15 p.m. Dutch Fork has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Union County hit Dutch Fork with a eight-run fourth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Silver Foxes came up short against the Yellowjackets, falling 11-1.

Sumter hit Westwood with a five-run sixth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Redhawks took a 13-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gamecocks. That's two games in a row now that the Redhawks have lost by exactly four runs.

Dutch Fork's defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Westwood, they now have a losing record of 10-11.

Dutch Fork suffered a grim 13-2 defeat to Westwood in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Silver Foxes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.