Westwood hasn't had much luck against Jensen Beach recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Westwood Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Jensen Beach Falcons at 4:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Westwood is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 16-1 to Treasure Coast, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
DeVaria Dickerson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-1. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March of 2024.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Jensen Beach and Vero Beach, and Vero Beach kept the tradition alive. Jensen Beach came up short against Vero Beach on Friday, falling 10-3.
Thianna Viens was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two RBI. Those stolen bases were her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Cali Mendenhall, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Westwood's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Jensen Beach, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Westwood has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Jensen Beach struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Westwood might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Jensen Beach when the teams last played back in March of 2022. Will Westwood have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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