The Taylorsville Warriors will play host again on Friday to welcome the West Panthers, where first pitch is scheduled at 1:00 p.m. Taylorsville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Taylorsville is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand West a 15-0 shutout. Considering Taylorsville has won seven matchups by more than seven runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Aleya Wegner made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Wegner has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Wegner was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Taylorsville let Megan Sterzer and Janelle Zapata loose on the outfield. Sterzer scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while Zapata went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs. Another player making a difference was Sonnet Magalogo, who scored two runs while going 1-for-1.
Taylorsville has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. As for West, their loss dropped their record down to 11-8.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Taylorsville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. However, it's not like West struggles in that department as they've averaged .460. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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