After flying high against Carter-Riverside last Thursday, Western Hills came back down to earth. The Western Hills Cougars suffered a tough 14-2 defeat at the hands of the Dunbar Wildcats on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Western Hills of the 17-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
For Dunbar's part, Jaz'lyn Robinson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Robinson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Robinson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Dunbar let Mackenzie Turner and Ta'Mya Johnson loose on the outfield. Turner went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and a triple, while Johnson scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Johnson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Treniti Moss, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Western Hills' defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Dunbar, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-6.
Western Hills does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Dunbar also has no future games currently scheduled.
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