Calico Rock is 0-10 against West Side since April of 2019 but things could change on Monday. The Calico Rock Pirates are taking a road trip to challenge the West Side Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with nine losses in a row dating back to last season, Calico Rock turned things around against Shirley on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Blue Devils. The Pirates not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since March 12, 2024.
Keyden Cathey made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Cathey was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Kyle French was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Daytona Sherrill, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, West Side had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 5-2.
West Side's record is now 3-1. As for Calico Rock, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Calico Rock suffered a grim 20-0 defeat to West Side in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can Calico Rock avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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