Western is 6-1 against West Lafayette since May of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Western Panthers will head out on the road to face off against the West Lafayette Red Devils at 6:00 p.m. Western is looking to tack on another W to their 18-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Western is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Friday, just like they did against Tippecanoe Valley (and have done all season long). Western put the hurt on Tippecanoe Valley with a sharp 9-2 win on Wednesday.
Chloe Linn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up 14 Ks.
On the hitting side, Brynley Erb was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Kylie Miller was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, West Lafayette was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of Tri-County by a score of 7-6.
Bree Johnson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Western's victory bumped their record up to 19-1. As for West Lafayette, their loss dropped their record down to 14-6.
Friday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Western hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .423. However, it's not like West Lafayette struggles in that department as they've averaged .368. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Western came out on top in a nail-biter against West Lafayette when the teams last played back in April, sneaking past 4-3. Does Western have another victory up their sleeve, or will West Lafayette turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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