McDonough extended their losing streak to seven on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-11. They came up short against the Westlake Lions, falling 17-1. If the Warhawks were looking for revenge after losing 17-4 to the Lions when the teams met back in September of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Westlake, they now have a winning record of 4-3-2. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
For Westlake's part, Alana Barrett was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Zalia Gray was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McDonough will challenge Jonesboro at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Cardinals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.88 runs per game on average), something the Warhawks will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Westlake, they will head out on the road to challenge Dutchtown at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Lions will need to watch out since the Bulldogs have now posted at least ten runs in their last four matchups.
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