Baseball Recap: Westlake Has No Trouble Against Pitman

Westlake had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Pitman on Friday. The Warriors were the clear victors by a 13-1 margin over the Pride. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for the Warriors this season.

Micah Cummins looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.

Noa Nakagawa

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/25/25 @ Pitman	3
04/16/25 vs Oaks Christian	1
03/27/25 @ Newbury Park	1
03/22/25 vs Palisades	1
03/07/25 @ Roosevelt	1

At the plate, Blake Miller and Noa Nakagawa did most of the damage at the plate: Miller went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Nakagawa went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Those three RBI gave Nakagawa a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Berlinger, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

Westlake always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.

Westlake's win bumped their record up to 17-6. As for Pitman, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-15.

Coincidentally, Westlake and Pitman will both be playing San Luis Obispo the next time they take the field. The Warriors will head out to face the Tigers at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Pride will head out to face them at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.