West Middlesex is 0-10 against Sharpsville since April of 2019 but things could change on Saturday. The Big Reds will be playing in front of their home fans against the Blue Devils at 11:00 a.m. West Middlesex is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
West Middlesex's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Farrell with a sharp 19-0 victory. The Big Reds' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Harper Nickel and Malia Robich were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Nickel tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Robich tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Nickel has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. At bat, Nickel went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Robich scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Kaylee Long
| 04/09/25 @ Farrell | 5 |
| 05/13/24 vs Reynolds | 2 |
| 04/20/24 @ Lakeview | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Cochranton | 1 |
| 05/14/24 vs Farrell | 1 |
In other batting news, Kaylee Long was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Julia Thornton, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
West Middlesex always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .656. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Sharpsville came up short against Mercer on Wednesday and fell 8-4. The Blue Devils haven't had much luck with the Mustangs recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Sharpsville saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lillian Morrison, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Sharpsville's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for West Middlesex, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Sharpsville's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Saturday. West Middlesex has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Sharpsville, though, as they've been averaging only 1.8 strikeouts. Will West Middlesex keep running through batters, or will the Blue Devils buck the trend?
West Middlesex might still be hurting after the 18-5 loss they got from Sharpsville in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Big Reds 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.
