For the second straight game, Westlake will face off against Lone Peak. The Thunder are taking a road trip to face off against the Knights at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Westlake has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since the 11th.
Lone Peak hit Westlake with a four-run fourth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Thunder fell 11-8 to the Knights.
For Lone Peak's part, Luke Christensen was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Those six strikeouts gave Christensen a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Bowen Barnes was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Lone Peak is undefeated when Barnes posts two or more runs, but 6-11 otherwise. Caleb Cathey was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Lone Peak always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .537. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Lone Peak's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-11. As for Westlake, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-15.
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