Westlake extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 8-7. They lost 14-2 to the Byram Hills Bobcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Wildcats have suffered since April 9th.
As for Byram Hills, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-2. Considering they have won three games by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Byram Hills' part, Joshua Goldman tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Goldman also tossed a walk, which is notable because the Bobcats are undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 1-2 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Logan Verma was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Byram Hills is undefeated when Verma posts two or more runs, but 1-2 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Chase Rodriguez, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
While Westlake had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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