Leavenworth hasn't had much luck against West recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The PIONEERS will challenge the Chargers at 4:00 p.m. Leavenworth will be strutting in after a win while West will be coming in after a defeat.
Leavenworth will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs back in March, then bounced right back against Sumner Academy back in March. The PIONEERS blew past the Sabres 22-5. The PIONEERS not only won back in March, but they posted their biggest win since April 1, 2024 (when they won 31-13).
Leavenworth got a massive performance out of Ramzey Craig, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Luci Pennington was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with five stolen bases and three runs.
Meanwhile, West lost 9-2 to Basehor-Linwood on Tuesday. The Chargers have struggled against the Bobcats recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
Addaline Hall was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs while going 2-for-3.
Leavenworth's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for West, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Leavenworth hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .355. However, it's not like West struggles in that department as they've averaged .380. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Leavenworth suffered a grim 15-7 defeat to West in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the PIONEERS avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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