The Westlake Thunder will face off against the Mountain Ridge Sentinels at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Westlake is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Westlake heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Thursday. They fell 5-0 to Mountain Ridge.
For Mountain Ridge's part, the result came thanks to Adison (Red) Brooks's shutout, as she gave up just four hits. Brooks has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mountain Ridge's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Sierra Beratto, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Westlake's defeat dropped their record down to 14-13. As for Mountain Ridge, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-9.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Westlake hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .353. However, it's not like Mountain Ridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .326. 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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