The West Branch Warriors will head out to challenge the Alliance Aviators at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
West Branch came out on top against Marlington on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run fifth inning. The Warriors narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Dukes 9-7.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Alliance and Carrollton meet (four straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Wednesday. The Aviators put the hurt on the Warriors with a sharp 6-0 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Aviators have posted against the Warriors since April 12, 2022.
Lily White was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
White wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alexia Brown, who went 1-for-3 with two runs. Kylee Puckett was another, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
West Branch's record now sits at 13-4. As for Alliance, their record is now 7-13.
Everything went West Branch's way against Alliance when the teams last played on Friday, as West Branch made off with a 14-6 win. 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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