Westmoor proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by seven) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won by a run and slipped past the Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Rams have posted since May 5, 2025.
Cristian Fausto
| 03/23/26 vs El Camino | 6 |
| 03/16/26 vs Balboa | 2 |
| 05/04/26 @ Crystal Springs Uplands | 1 |
| 04/16/26 vs Harker | 1 |
Cristian Fausto spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks. Westmoor is 6-3 when Fausto allows two or fewer earned runs, but 2-4 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Noel Acebedo was excellent, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Leon Sakhel was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run.
Westmoor pushed their record up to 8-7 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Admittedly, the team didn't face the toughest opposition across those games, namely Crystal Springs Uplands, Jefferson, and Crystal Springs Uplands. As for the Gryphons, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-12-1 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Westmoor will take on rival El Camino at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Crystal Springs Uplands is set to square off against their familiar foe Jefferson at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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