WestSide is 0-5 against Scott since March of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Renegades will head out to take on the Skyhawks at 5:30 p.m. WestSide has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
WestSide fell victim to Wyoming East and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Warriors, falling 13-0. Having soared to a lofty 20 runs in the game before, the Renegades' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Scott faced Hurricane in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Skyhawks lost 11-1 to the Redskins. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Skyhawks, who until this game were averaging 3.8 runs allowed.
Scott saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Louden White, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
WestSide's loss dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Scott, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-6-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. WestSide has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Scott struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
WestSide suffered a grim 18-0 defeat to Scott when the teams last played back in March. Can the Renegades avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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