Prairie Heights is 0-10 against Westview since May of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Panthers will square off against the Warriors at 5:30 p.m. Prairie Heights has given up an average of 8.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Prairie Heights' offense. They came up short against Fort Wayne Canterbury on Wednesday, falling 11-0. The Panthers' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
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Prairie Heights saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Braydon Duke, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. Duke is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played.
Meanwhile, Westview fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Jimtown on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Jimmies by a score of 4-3. That's two games in a row now that the Warriors have lost by just one run.
Jack Massey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks.
Westview has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Prairie Heights, their loss dropped their record down to 3-11.
Prairie Heights' speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Panthers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Westview, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Prairie Heights continue to outrun the ball?
Prairie Heights suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Westview when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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