Chester had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Westwood Lumberjacks with a sharp 15-5 victory on Thursday. Chester might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matchups by ten runs or more this season.
Abby Nashlund made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Nashlund has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Nashlund was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Chester got a massive performance out of Addisen Nashlund, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Nashlund has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Sarah Branch was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Chester's win ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 8-10. As for Westwood, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Chester will be playing at home against Burney at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Burney will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Chester surely won't give up without a fight. As for Westwood, they will head out on the road to face off against Hayfork at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Hayfork is coming into the contest with three straight defeats at home, meaning Westwood will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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