Westview will be playing at home against the Omaha Central Eagles at 9:30 a.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Wednesday, everything went Westview's way against Omaha Northwest as Westview made off with a 15-1 victory. The win was just what Westview needed coming off of a 13-3 defeat in their prior match.
Cam Clements looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Blake Smith, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Omaha Central came into Wednesday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over Bellevue East on Wednesday. The win was just what Omaha Central needed coming off of a 13-7 loss in their prior contest.
Omaha Central's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Harrison Hoiekvam, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Westview's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Omaha Central, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Westview's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. Westview has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Omaha Central, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Westview continue to outrun the ball?
Westview might still be hurting after the 14-4 defeat they got from Omaha Central in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Westview have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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