Westmont was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 4-1 to the Leigh Longhorns. Westmont was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Leigh apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Natalie Saenz was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (she also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Westmont saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lily Ortiz, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Leigh's side, Elliana Snyder was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Camryn Manning-Alarcon was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Westmont has fallen quite a ways from their 20-9 record last season and are now at 1-10. As for Leigh, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westmont will take on Branham at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Leigh, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Leland at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Leland's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Leigh's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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