Westland hasn't had much luck against Hayes recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Cougars will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pacers at 5:15 p.m. Westland has given up an average of 13.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
It was a proper cat-fight when Westland took on Westerville South on Monday. The Cougars came up short against the Wildcats, falling 13-3. That's two games in a row now that the Cougars have lost by exactly ten runs.
Westland saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brooklyn Barnett, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, Hayes came tearing into Monday's game with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against the Irish. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Pacers have posted against the Irish since April 27, 2023.
Hannah McAllister spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
Hayes' victory bumped their record up to 14-2. As for Westland, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-15.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Westland has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Hayes struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Westland might still be hurting after the 18-0 loss they got from Hayes in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will the Cougars 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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