Westwood is 0-9 against Fairfield since March of 2021 but things could change on Friday. Westwood will be playing at home against Fairfield at 6:00 p.m. Westwood has given up an average of 13.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Westwood is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on March 11th. They came up short against Elkhart, falling 20-0.
Meanwhile, Fairfield entered their tilt with Teague on Tuesday with five consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with six. They never let the Lions get on the board and left with a 12-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won six games by six runs or more so far this season.
Haylee Allen made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madelyn Morrison, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Another player making a difference was Kaylie Ridge, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Fairfield hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most three strikeouts in three consecutive contests.
Fairfield's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Westwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-9.
Westwood might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Fairfield in their previous matchup on March 4th. Will Westwood have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
