Westville had won four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they bumped their record up to 6-1 to make it five. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over the Culver Community Cavaliers. The win continues a trend for the Blackhawks in their matchups with the Cavaliers: they've now won nine in a row.
Kierstin Vargas
| 04/30/25 @ Culver Community | 12 |
| 04/28/25 @ Kouts | 17 |
| 04/24/25 vs North White | 11 |
| 04/21/25 vs Boone Grove | 6 |
| 04/14/25 vs Bremen | 15 |
| + 2 more games |
Kierstin Vargas made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Vargas wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kiersten Vaughan, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double. Lily Green was another, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
As for Culver Community, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season. That's two games in a row now that they have lost by exactly three runs.
On Culver Community's side, Gracie Milam made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and one double.
Looking ahead, Westville will venture away from home to face off against Hammond Central at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Blackhawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolves have averaged an impressive 11.3 runs per game this season. As for Culver Community, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Elkhart Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Cavaliers are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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