Softball Game Recap: Westlake Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 2, 2024, 1:20pm

Softball Recap: Westlake Demons vs. Rocky River Pirates

Westlake was the 18-1 winner over Rocky River when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Westlake Demons lost 10-4 to the Rocky River Pirates on Monday.

For Rocky River's part, Reagan Kane made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). Kane has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Kane was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.

In other batting news, Sienna DeMooy was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with four RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Elizabeth Smalley was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a double.

Westlake's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Rocky River, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-7.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Westlake beat Rocky River by a score of 8-3.

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