West Philadelphia has won four straight games at home, while Bodine has won four straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Tuesday. The Speedboys will welcome the Ambassadors at 3:15 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
West Philadelphia is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup two weeks ago. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Prep Charter a 15-0 shutout. Considering the Speedboys have won eight matches by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on DJ Wideman, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one double. Zion Shelby was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs.
West Philadelphia always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .655. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Prep Charter only posted an OBP of .143.
Meanwhile, Bodine has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging three runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit last Monday. They had just enough and edged out Constitution 14-13.
Cierr Floyd was incredible, going 1-for-3 with 11 runs and one stolen base. Those 11 runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Marvin Wells, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.
Bodine's victory bumped their record up to 12-0. As for West Philadelphia, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. West Philadelphia hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .391. However, it's not like Bodine struggles in that department as they've averaged .496. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
West Philadelphia came up short against Bodine when the teams last played back in April, falling 7-4. Will the Speedboys 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.
