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03/18/25 vs Paul Laurence Dunbar | 14 |
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03/26/25 vs Henry Clay | 10 |
After low-scoring totals in their previous four match, West Jessamine brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They blew past the Western Hills Wolverines 14-7 on Wednesday. Considering the Colts have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Michaela Tate made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-6 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Paige Hobgood was a standout: she went 3-for-6 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Abigail Myszak, who went 4-for-5 with five RBI and one run.
West Jessamine always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .521. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Western Hills only posted an OBP of .353.
West Jessamine moved to 15-13 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Western Hills, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-21 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Jessamine will square off against Bath County at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for the Colts: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while the Wildcats have snatched up five consecutive wins on the road. As for Western Hills, they will challenge Montgomery County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wolverines' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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