After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Willow Glen, Westmont was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Santa Teresa Saints 14-12. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Warriors' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Sophia Burich
| 05/01/25 vs Santa Teresa | 3 |
| 04/21/25 @ Los Gatos | 2 |
| 05/08/24 @ Leland | 2 |
| 04/24/25 @ Ann Sobrato | 1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Los Altos | 1 |
Sophia Burich was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Marina Li was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Westmont kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.2 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 8.8.
Westmont's win bumped their record up to 11-12. As for Santa Teresa, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Westmont is set to take on their familiar foe Branham at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Santa Teresa will face off against rival Willow Glen at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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