Softball Preview: West Panthers vs. Skyline Eagles
West is 6-0 against Skyline since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The West Panthers will head out on the road to face off against the Skyline Eagles at 3:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Tuesday, West made easy work of Highland and carried off a 16-3 win. That looming 16-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for West yet this season.
The team relied heavily on Angelys Tapusoa, who went 1-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Anabella Ocampo, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Skyline, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Friday. They blew past Jordan 22-12.
Callie Cundick was a standout: she went 1-for-5 with six RBI, a stolen base, and a run. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Mia Robinson, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
West is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 6-5 record this season. As for Skyline, their victory bumped their record up to 5-9.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. West has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .467. However, it's not like Skyline struggles in that department as they've averaged .504. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
West skirted past Skyline 19-18 when the teams last played two weeks ago. The rematch might be a little tougher for West 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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