Westfield hasn't had much luck against Brocton recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Wolverines will head out to face off against the Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. Westfield will be strutting in after a victory while Brocton will be coming in after a loss.
Westfield hadn't beaten Cassadaga Valley on the road since June 14, 2021 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Wolverines blew past the Cougars 10-4.
Tristan Phillips made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Westfield is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 5-7 otherwise. Phillips was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Mason Baum
| 05/16/25 @ Cassadaga Valley | 2 |
| 05/12/25 vs Maple Grove | 2 |
| 05/02/25 vs Cassadaga Valley | 2 |
| 05/14/25 @ Clymer Central/Sherman/Panama | 1 |
| 05/12/25 vs Maple Grove | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
In other batting news, Mason Baum was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Westfield's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-8 when he doesn't). Danny Bratton was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Brocton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against Frewsburg, falling 16-5. That's two games in a row now that the Bulldogs have lost by exactly 11 runs.
Westfield's record now sits at 7-8. As for Brocton, their loss dropped their record down to 5-9.
Westfield might still be hurting after the 11-5 defeat they got from Brocton when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Wolverines avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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