Western International is 0-3 against Renaissance since April of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Cowboys will head out to square off against the Phoenix at 4:30 p.m. Western International has given up an average of 15.9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Western International is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They lost 15-0 to Plymouth.
Renaissance came out on top against Hazel Park on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run first inning. The Phoenix were the clear victors by a 13-7 margin over the Vikings. The result was nothing new for the Phoenix, who have now won seven matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Zamaria Thomas, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Skyler Carter, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Renaissance was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hazel Park only posted a batting average of .185.
The victory made it two in a row for Renaissance and bumps their season record up to 9-6. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.5 runs over those games. As for Western International, their loss dropped their record down to 0-9.
Western International might still be hurting after the 15-5 defeat they got from Renaissance when the teams last played last Thursday. Can the Cowboys avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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