The Westside Wolverines will head out to take on the Raines Vikings at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Westside has given up an average of 15.9 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Westside took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Cedar Creek Christian, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wolverines had just enough and edged out the Saints 15-14 on Tuesday. The Wolverines' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Zion Asberry was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, one run, and one double. He also got a hit, marking his first of the season.
Ribault hit Raines with a nine-run third inning last Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Vikings lost 19-11 to the Trojans. The loss continues a trend for the Vikings in their meetings with the Trojans: they've now lost five in a row.
William Cobb and Jordan Williams stepped up to the plate in a big way. Cobb got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Williams got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Cobb is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Jamarcus Brown was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Westside's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-12. As for Raines, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11.
Westside suffered a grim 21-2 defeat to Raines in their previous meeting back in March of 2025. Can the Wolverines avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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