The Westbrook Wildcats are headed away from home for the first time to take on the Kermit Yellow Jackets at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row dating back to last season, Westbrook turned things around against Hamlin on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Pied Pipers, sneaking past 9-8.
Katie Salazar was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Zoey Alvarez also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Westbrook always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .591. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Kermit won against McCamey on Tuesday with 15 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. Kermit put the hurt on Marfa with a sharp 15-8 victory. Considering the Yellow Jackets have won six games by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Isabella Urquidi was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. What's more, she posted three hits, the most she's had over her last 14 contests. Another player making a difference was Romina Moralez, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
The win made it two in a row for Kermit and bumps their season record up to 6-9. A key ingredient in that success has been their performance when it comes to strikeouts: they averaged an imposing nine strikeouts in those games compared to only three in the others. As for Westbrook, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Westbrook has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .535. However, it's not like Kermit struggles in that department as they've averaged .549. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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