The Blackford Bruins will face off against the Wes-Del Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Blackford has given up an average of 8.7 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Alexandria-Monroe hit Blackford with a eight-run fourth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bruins came up short against the Tigers, falling 13-3. The Bruins have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost meeting.
Meanwhile, Wes-Del entered their tilt with Tri-Central on Friday with seven consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with eight. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Trojans an 11-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won seven games by six runs or more so far this season.
Bailee West made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kenzie Anderson was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Keylie Byrd was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Wes-Del's victory bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Blackford, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Blackford came up short against Wes-Del in their previous matchup back in May of 2022, falling 6-1. Will the Bruins 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.
