South Lakes extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 9-5 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Westfield Bulldogs. The Seahawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Gracie De La Cruz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Lindsey Poole was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Westfield, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games.
On Westfield's side, they let Jaelynn Vinaya and Rylee Schmid run wild. Vinaya went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI, while Schmid went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Those two doubles gave Vinaya a new career-high.
Looking ahead, South Lakes will take on Oakton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Seahawks will need to watch out since the Cougars have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests. As for Westfield, they will challenge Patriot at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Pioneers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight.
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