For the second straight game, Westside will face off against Emerald. The Rams will welcome the Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Westside is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season.
Westside's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They blew past Emerald 16-0. Considering the Rams have won eight matchups by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
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Jordan Kirkus was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Amelia Wilson was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Westside hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in ten consecutive contests.
Westside is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.4 runs over those games. As for Emerald, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Westside's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. The Rams have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Emerald, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Westside continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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