Cumberland is 0-8 against Casey-Westfield since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Cumberland Pirates will look to defend their home field against the Casey-Westfield Warriors at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Cumberland was able to grind out a solid win over Paris, taking the game 6-3. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Cumberland.
Mia Holsapple spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jade Carr was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jenna Hougham, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Casey-Westfield can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent game on Saturday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Farina South Central a 9-0 shutout. Winning may never get old, but Casey-Westfield sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Casey-Westfield let Megan Cribelar and Lucy Moore loose on the outfield. Cribelar scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Moore scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kam Smith, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Cumberland's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Casey-Westfield, their win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-1.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cumberland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .460. However, it's not like Casey-Westfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .530. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cumberland might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Casey-Westfield in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Cumberland 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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