Westhill is 1-9 against Chittenango since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Warriors will look to defend their home field against the Bears at 4:30 p.m. Westhill is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Westhill came up short against Chittenango on Thursday, falling 9-1. The Warriors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Chittenango's part, Lauren Machan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Machan has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Machan wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Danica Oppenheimer, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
The victory (which was Chittenango's tenth in a row) raised their record to 10-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.7 runs on average over those games. As for Westhill, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Westhill has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Chittenango struggles in that department as they've averaged .469. 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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