Westlake had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They never let the Langston Hughes Panthers onto the board and left with an 8-0 win on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Lions have posted since August 12th.
Elisa Riley and Lauryn Chapman made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Riley kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Chapman pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Riley went 1-for-2 with a triple and two RBI, while Chapman scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Chapman has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Raina Gantt was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Alana Barrett, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Westlake was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .458. The last time their batting average was this high was back in August.
Westlake's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-8. As for Langston Hughes, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
Westlake will venture away from home to challenge McDonough at 5:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Langston Hughes, they will host Newnan at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for Langston Hughes: they have been struggling with 11 straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Newnan has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road.
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