The Declo Hornets will square off against the West Side Pirates at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Declo managed to slip by American Falls the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Hornets came up short against the Beavers on Friday, falling 11-4.
Declo saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Teagan Wickel, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. Alayna Wageman was another, going 1-for-2 with one home run.
Meanwhile, West Side lost 17-2 to Ogden on Tuesday. The Pirates have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Declo's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for West Side, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Declo has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like West Side struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 6.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Declo got the 'W' when the teams last played back in April of 2025 against West Side by a conclusive 17-0 score. Do the Hornets have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Pirates turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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