Softball Game Preview: Biggsville West Central Will Face Normal West

By Team Reports May 11, 2024, 3:41am

Softball Preview: Biggsville West Central Heat vs. Normal West Wildcats

The Biggsville West Central Heat will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against the Normal West Wildcats at 11:00 a.m. Biggsville West Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.

On Friday, Biggsville West Central earned a 5-1 victory over East Moline United.

Miley Stimpson spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Becca Hinshaw was excellent, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Addy Burrell, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Normal West's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of East Moline United. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, Normal West couldn't push the score so high this time.

Biggsville West Central is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 games, which provided a nice bump to their 27-3 record this season. As for Normal West, they now have a losing record at 11-12.

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