The West Port Wolf Pack will head out on the road to face off against the Eastside Rams at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. West Port is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, West Port came up short against Belleview and fell 10-6. West Port has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Brynlee Stevens and Cayden Thorner did some serious damage despite the final result: Stevens scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Thorner went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double. Rachael McCumber was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, sadly, Eastside is still looking for their first win of the season after nine matches. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 19-0 walloping at the hands of Union County on Tuesday.
West Port's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Eastside, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. West Port has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Eastside struggles in that department as they've averaged .460. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
West Port took their victory against Eastside when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 15-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for West Port 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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