Softball Recap: Westwood Panthers vs. Morningside Academy Eagles
Westwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. Their rough 17-7 loss to the Morningside Academy Eagles might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Westwood of the 16-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on March 11th.
Michaela Thomas made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. DeVaria Dickerson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
On Morningside Academy's side, Leigha Race made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off three hits. Race has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Race was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Morningside Academy got a massive performance out of Meghan Enyart, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Reagan Wilbur, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Westwood's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Morningside Academy, they pushed their record up to 9-3 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Westwood will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Moore Haven at 6:00 p.m. As for Morningside Academy, they will face off against Lincoln Park Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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