The WestSide Renegades will take on the Midland Trail Patriots at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
WestSide fell victim to Tug Valley and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 8-0 to the Panthers. Surprisingly, this marked the Renegades' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Braxton Waldron
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WestSide saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Braxton Waldron, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base. Waldron has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
Meanwhile, Midland Trail was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They came up short against Wyoming East, falling 16-1.
WestSide's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Midland Trail, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11.
WestSide's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. The Renegades have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Midland Trail, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will WestSide continue to outrun the ball?
WestSide suffered a grim 15-1 defeat to Midland Trail in their previous meeting back in April of 2022. Will the Renegades have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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