The Westlake Lions will square off against the Tri-Cities Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Westlake is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Westlake took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. Everything went their way against Sandy Creek as they made off with a 15-7 victory. The Lions haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Alana Barrett
| 09/27/25 vs Sandy Creek | 4 |
| 08/17/24 vs Dutchtown | 3 |
| 08/12/24 @ South Cobb | 3 |
| 09/20/25 @ Mays | 2 |
| 09/04/25 vs McDonough | 2 |
Alana Barrett was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Raina Gantt, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Tri-Cities' offense. They came up short against Shiloh on Tuesday, falling 15-0. The Bulldogs just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Westlake's victory bumped their record up to 9-6-1. As for Tri-Cities, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-10.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Westlake has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .607. However, it's not like Tri-Cities struggles in that department as they've averaged .554. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Westlake took their win against Tri-Cities when the teams last played back in September of 2019 by a conclusive 13-3 score. Will the Lions repeat their success, or do the Bulldogs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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