Sault Area is 0-3 against Traverse City West since April of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Blue Devils are taking a road trip to square off against the Titans at 4:15 p.m. Sault Area has given up an average of 10.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Sault Area lost 20-5 to Marquette on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Traverse City West fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Alpena on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 9-7. The Titans just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Grace Shedlock spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up 12 Ks.
On the hitting side, Jenna Beman was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Kapri Wilson was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one double.
Sault Area's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Traverse City West, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Sault Area suffered a grim 15-2 defeat to Traverse City West when the teams last played back in April of 2021. Can the Blue Devils avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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