WestSide came into Wednesday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with an 8-5 victory over the River View Raiders on Wednesday. That's more bragging rights for WestSide, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Bryson Blankenship made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Blankenship has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Blankenship was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Braxton Waldron was excellent, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Hayden Miller was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
WestSide's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-8. As for River View, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
WestSide will play host again on Thursday to welcome Summers County, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. The last three games Summers County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for River View, they will be playing at home against East Ridge on Thursday. River View is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
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