Highland is 0-10 against Westside since March of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Highland Rebels will be playing in front of their home fans against the Westside Warriors at 4:30 p.m. Highland has given up an average of 14.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Highland is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They lost 16-0 to Westside.
For Westside's part, Mckyna Craig made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Craig has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Aubrey Tidwell was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Mattyx Cureton, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Westside always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .643. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Highland only posted an OBP of .250.
The victory (which was Westside's fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 10.8 runs. As for Highland, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.
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