The Westland Cougars will square off against the Big Walnut Golden Eagles at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Westland has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with eight straight defeats, while Big Walnut will come in with seven straight wins.
Westland fell victim to Hayes and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Pacers, falling 18-0.
Westland saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abby Cochran, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Big Walnut and Dublin Scioto, and Big Walnut kept the tradition alive. The Golden Eagles won by a run and slipped past the Irish 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Golden Eagles have posted against the Irish since April 29, 2022.
Sarah Adams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Madi Clever, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Westland's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Big Walnut, their win bumped their record up to 7-2.
Westland's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's game. The Cougars have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Big Walnut, though, as they've been averaging an even more impressive 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Westland continue to outrun the ball?
Westland suffered a grim 11-3 defeat to Big Walnut in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. Can the Cougars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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