Western can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They skirted past the North Adams Green Devils 8-6. The win was just what Western needed coming off of a 23-2 defeat in their prior matchup.
For North Adams' part, they saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carlee Garrison, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Garrison has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Chloe Baker was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, North Adams kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Western made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-4. As for North Adams, their loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Western will stay at home for another game and welcome Symmes Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North Adams will take on Lynchburg-Clay at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The last four games North Adams has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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