West Central and Caston are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2017, but likely not for long. The Trojans will face off against the Comets at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Neither West Central nor Caston posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Friday just wasn't the day for West Central's offense. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of North Newton on Friday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 20, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Jalie Glasford
| 05/23/25 vs North Newton | 2 |
| 05/20/25 vs Frontier | 1 |
| 05/19/25 @ Kankakee Valley | 2 |
| 05/15/25 @ Pioneer | 1 |
| 05/13/25 vs Argos | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Jalie Glasford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on two hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, Caston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 5-2 to Pioneer.
Caston also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Hadlie Coffing gave up three earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Caston saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mia Mersch, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Caston's defeat dropped their record down to 5-16. As for West Central, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-7.
Caston's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: West Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .336. It's a different story for Caston, though, as they've only averaged .239. Will they be able to contain West Central's hitters?
West Central beat Caston 9-4 when the teams last played back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Trojans since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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