Western Reserve is 0-10 against Mapleton since April of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Roughriders will be playing at home against the Mounties at 5:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Western Reserve is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Everything went their way against Plymouth on Monday as they made off with a 16-9 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Roughriders needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
The team relied heavily on Makayla Case, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Lilliana Jarrett, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases and four runs.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Western Reserve kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.2 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 9.
Meanwhile, Mapleton got themselves on the board against Crestview on Wednesday, but Crestview never followed suit. They blew past the Cougars 6-0. Considering the Mounties have won 13 matchups by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Western Reserve's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-10. As for Mapleton, their win bumped their record up to 18-2.
Western Reserve might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Mapleton in their previous matchup last Tuesday. Will the Roughriders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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