The Wes-Del Warriors will venture away from home to square off against the Tri Titans at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wes-Del is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Wes-Del was handed a 12-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They won by a run and slipped past Centerville 12-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Warriors have posted since April 16th.
Marley Bertram and Kenzie Anderson did most of the damage at the plate: Bertram got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Anderson went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Brooklynn Eden was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Meanwhile, Saturday just wasn't the day for Tri's offense. They lost 18-0 to Shenandoah on Saturday. The Titans' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Wes-Del has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Tri, their loss dropped their record down to 14-4.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wes-Del has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .472. However, it's not like Tri struggles in that department as they've averaged .455. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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