After five games on the road, West Lafayette is heading back home. They will take on the Western Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. West Lafayette is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.3 runs per game this season.
West Lafayette fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Tri-County on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Cavaliers by a score of 7-6.
Bree Johnson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Western can now show off 13 landslide victories after their most recent game on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Tippecanoe Valley as Western made off with a 9-2 win.
Chloe Linn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up 14 Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brynley Erb, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Chloe Hunt, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
West Lafayette's defeat dropped their record down to 14-6. As for Western, their victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-1.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. West Lafayette has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .454. However, it's not like Western struggles in that department as they've averaged .484. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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