Friday just wasn't the day for West Side's offense. They lost 16-0 to the Malad Dragons on Friday. West Side's loss continues a trend for the squad, making it seven in a row.
For Malad's part, Riglee Peterson was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Peterson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Peterson was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bostyn Combs, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Adley Kimberling, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
West Side's defeat dropped their record down to 1-17. As for Malad, their win was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-0-1.
As of now, neither West Side nor Malad have any future games scheduled.
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