Westhill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Ludlowe Falcons by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Westhill of the 8-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Ludlowe's part, Alex Lewey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. Lewey has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Rosanna Merturi was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Westhill now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Ludlowe, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 8-2.
Westhill will head out on the road to square off against Warde at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Ludlowe, they will be playing at home against McMahon at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Ludlowe will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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