For the second straight game, Cassadaga Valley will face off against Westfield. The Cougars will head out on the road to square off against the Wolverines at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cassadaga Valley has given up an average of 11 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cassadaga Valley lost 16-2 to Westfield on Wednesday. The Cougars haven't had much luck with the Wolverines recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.
For Westfield's part, Mackenzie Schumaker was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave Schumaker a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sydney Hotchkiss, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
The win made it two in a row for Westfield and bumps their season record up to 4-3. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for Cassadaga Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Cassadaga Valley's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. The Cougars have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 8.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Westfield, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Cassadaga Valley continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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