Clifton is 2-8 against West since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Cubs will welcome the Trojans at 6:00 p.m.
Clifton is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Monday. They lost 12-2 to McGregor. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cubs have suffered against the Bulldogs since March 29, 2018.
Meanwhile, while West put up plenty of runs on Friday, the same can't be said for Whitney. The Trojans blew past the Wildcats 20-0. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won eight games by nine runs or more so far this season.
Laynie Davis made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kyla Shoppach, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, four runs, and one double. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Marlee Chase, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
West always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Clifton's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8-1. As for West, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 11-14-1.
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