Sunset is 2-8 against Westview since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Sunset Apollos will play host again on Friday to welcome the Westview Wildcats, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Sunset: 3, Westview: 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Sunset is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Oregon's top teams: Jesuit, who was ranked 17th in their home state at the time (Sunset was ranked 16th). Sunset lost 7-0 to Jesuit on Monday. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, Sunset's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Sophie Pappas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, Westview came tearing into Monday's match with 14 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by an 18-1 margin over the Skyhawks. Considering Westview has won ten games by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Sunset's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-6. As for Westview, their victory was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-2.
Sunset came up short against Westview in their previous meeting back in April, falling 3-0. Will Sunset have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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