The Westside Warriors are taking a road trip to face off against the Nettleton Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Westside's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Nettleton's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Westside managed to slip by Brookland the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Warriors lost 14-2 to the Bearcats on Thursday. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Warriors, who until this contest were averaging 3.09 runs allowed.
Meanwhile, Nettleton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Searcy.
Kennedy Massey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Avery Sample made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one double. Alexis Stewart also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Westside's loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 12-10. As for Nettleton, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
Westside got the 'W' when the teams last played back in March of 2025 against Nettleton by a conclusive 11-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Warriors since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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