WestSide extended their losing streak to seven on Monday, dropping their season record down to 7-17 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mingo Central Miners. The Renegades were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Miners earlier this season, when they won 6-5.
Braxton Waldron
| 04/30/25 @ Van | 4 |
| 05/12/25 vs Mingo Central | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Van | 3 |
| 04/03/25 @ Bluefield | 3 |
| 05/06/25 vs Princeton | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
Braxton Waldron made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of WestSide's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 6-2 (and 1-15 when he doesn't). Hayden Miller was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three RBI.
As for Mingo Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-14 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games.
On Mingo Central's side, Dylan Vance made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Vance was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Keziah Joplin was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Aaron Blankenship, who went 1-for-3 with two runs.
WestSide does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mingo Central, they will head out on the road to face off against James Monroe at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Miners' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mavericks have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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