West Lafayette is 0-7 against Harrison since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The West Lafayette Red Devils will head out on the road to challenge the Harrison Raiders at 5:00 p.m. West Lafayette is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road.
West Lafayette lost 15-3 to Hamilton Heights on Saturday.
West Lafayette saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bree Johnson, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Harrison entered their tilt with Leo with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They won by a run and slipped past the Lions 3-2.
Rylan Gick looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ava Mobley was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
West Lafayette's loss dropped their record down to 13-4. As for Harrison, their win bumped their record up to 13-2.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. West Lafayette has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like Harrison struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
West Lafayette suffered a grim 14-1 defeat to Harrison when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Can West Lafayette avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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