For the second straight game, West Point will face off against Shadow Ridge. The Dragons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Stallions at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in West Point's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last five games.
West Point is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Shadow Ridge just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against the Stallions, falling 25-13.
For Shadow Ridge's part, Destiny Johnston was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That home run was Johnston's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Liliana Moreno, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Shadow Ridge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .683. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
West Point's loss dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Shadow Ridge, the win got them back to even at 7-7-1.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. West Point hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .416. However, it's not like Shadow Ridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .374. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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