Westbrook is 1-9 against Cromwell since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Knights will welcome the Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Westbrook has given up an average of 14.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Valley Regional hit Westbrook with a 12-run fifth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Knights lost 14-2 to the Warriors.
Meanwhile, Cromwell had just enough and edged out Bolton 7-5 on Wednesday. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won three in a row.
Ell Wren spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Addy Jupe was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one run. Keira Beyer was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Westbrook's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Cromwell, their victory bumped their record up to 9-7.
Westbrook suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Cromwell in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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