Softball Recap: Westlake Warriors vs. Agoura Chargers
Westlake came tearing into Tuesday's game with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Agoura Chargers by a score of 7-3. For Westlake, this counts as revenge for the 5-4 defeat Agoura walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
Linden McCarl spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Samy Gallegos, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Liv Tirsch, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Agoura's side, Aly Chavez was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits.
On the hitting side, Mia Gomez was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run. Another player making a difference was Rylee Redmond, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Westlake's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-5. As for Agoura, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-7.
Westlake will head out on the road to face off against Thousand Oaks at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Thousand Oaks: 3.4, Westlake: 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Agoura, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Oaks Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Oaks Christian will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something Agoura surely won't give up without a fight.
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