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| 10/05/24 - Home | 11-3 W |
| 09/12/24 - Home | 9-1 W |
| 09/19/23 - Home | 11-0 W |
| 09/30/21 - Away | 11-5 W |
| 10/03/20 - Home | 12-4 W |
| + 5 more games |
Papillion-LaVista South is 9-1 against Bellevue West since August of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Titans will venture away from home to face off against the Thunderbirds at 10:00 a.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Papillion-LaVista South had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Omaha South on Thursday. The Titans blew past the Packers 13-1. The victory continues a trend for the Titans in their matchups with the Packers: they've now won seven in a row.
Hailey Rasmussen looked comfortable as she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Kaitlyn Herd was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and two runs. Another player making a difference was Maizey Macke, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and one double.
Papillion-LaVista South always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .692. The last time their OBP was this high was back in September of 2024.
Meanwhile, Bellevue West got themselves on the board against Buena Vista on Wednesday, but Buena Vista never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Bison.
Grace Veik was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Jaycee Woodard was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run. Aubrey Busch was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Papillion-LaVista South's record now sits at 14-12. As for Bellevue West, their record is now 9-19.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Papillion-LaVista South hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .341. However, it's not like Bellevue West struggles in that department as they've averaged .327. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Papillion-LaVista South's way against Bellevue West when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as Papillion-LaVista South made off with an 11-3 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Titans since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
