The West Point Warriors will take on the Hayden Wildcats in a tournament on Friday. West Point has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
West Point might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 16-2 to Lawrence County, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Warriors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
West Point saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brayley Phillips, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Hayden's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of Springville by a score of 4-3. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 26, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Halie Pavolini made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
West Point now has a losing record of 5-6. As for Hayden, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-13.
West Point's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's matchup. West Point has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hayden, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will West Point continue to outrun the ball?
West Point might still be hurting after the 12-6 loss they got from Hayden in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will West Point 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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