Westfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the New Palestine Dragons. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Westfield has scored all season.
For New Palestine's part, Sadey Hughbanks looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, New Palestine got a massive performance out of Allie Blum, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Paige Ernstes, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Westfield's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-3. As for New Palestine, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with that victory, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Westfield will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Fishers at 6:00 p.m. Fishers is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for New Palestine, they will head out on the road to square off against Yorktown at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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