The Wilmot Panthers will face off against the Westosha Central Falcons at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Wilmot has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wilmot is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Kenosha Tremper, falling 15-5.
Meanwhile, Westosha Central beat Waterford 7-2 on Wednesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Falcons.
Megan Lampos made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Haley Bies, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Colbie LeQuesne was another key player, earning two runs and two stolen bases.
Westosha Central hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least two batters in three consecutive contests.
Westosha Central pushed their record up to 10-7 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Wilmot, their loss dropped their record down to 2-15.
Wilmot might still be hurting after the 15-3 defeat they got from Westosha Central in their previous meeting on Tuesday. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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