The Westminster Wolves will head out to take on the Boulder Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Westminster is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Westminster fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Prairie View on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Thunderhawks. The Wolves have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ryanne Martin spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Magaly Santacruz made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Eva Muniz, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Westminster kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're hit total in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Boulder's offense. They came up short against Riverdale Ridge on Tuesday, falling 12-0. Having soared to a lofty 22 runs in the game before, the Panthers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Westminster's record now sits at 4-6. As for Boulder, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 8-6 record.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Westminster has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Boulder struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Westminster came out on top in a nail-biter against Boulder in their previous matchup back in August of 2023, sneaking past 6-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for Westminster 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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