Softball Recap: Westran Takes a Loss

Westran had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped down to 6-7 to make it four. They lost 12-6 to the Mark Twain Tigers. The Hornets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.

Norah Harvey

Base on Balls Against

10/06/25 vs Mark Twain	2
10/02/25 @ Paris	2
09/30/25 @ Salisbury	1

Norah Harvey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and eight unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.

On the hitting side, Kate Hollmann was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Anna Tagai, who earned two runs and one stolen base.

As for Mark Twain, their win bumped their record up to 7-9. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the contest before.

On Mark Twain's side, Ella Moss was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most runs Moss has posted since back in October of 2024. Jordan Wilkinson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.

Coming up, Westran will face off against Schuyler County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games the Rams have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Mark Twain, they will take on North Callaway at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.