Westfield had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They were the clear victor by a 14-2 margin over the North Central Panthers. That's more bragging rights for Westfield, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Owen Swinford looked comfortable as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Westfield let Brayden Hibler and Alex Rudolph loose on the outfield. Hibler scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Rudolph scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ian Wilson, who went 1-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Westfield will challenge Franklin Central at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for North Central, they will head out on the road to face off against Cathedral at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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