Notus will challenge West Side at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday. Notus has given up an average of 22.6 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Notus is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to ten runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Soda Springs on Friday. They lost 23-1 to the Cardinals. The Pirates have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Notus saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cameron McNair, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, West Side sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over Idaho City on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Pirates.
West Side let Halle Taylor and Natalie Jensen run wild. Taylor went 3-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Jensen went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Taylor also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Jillian Waetchler, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Notus' defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for West Side, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Notus has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like West Side struggles in that department as they've averaged .556. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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