West is 0-10 against Lodi since April of 2023 but things could change on Thursday. The Wolfpack will look to defend their home field against the Flames at 4:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Things were looking good for West after they put the first run on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of St. Mary's by a score of 6-5.
Kayla McWhorter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, West saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jia Camacho, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Lodi came up short against Tracy on Tuesday and fell 7-3. The defeat continues a trend for the Flames in their meetings with the Bulldogs: they've now lost five in a row.
Allison Frank made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Bailey Nelson, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Lodi's loss dropped their record down to 9-6-1. As for West, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. West has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Lodi struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.4 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
West might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Lodi when the teams last played back in March. Will the Wolfpack 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 softball content.
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