West County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. Their tough 13-3 loss to the Central Rebels might stick with them for a while. West County was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Central apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Central's part, Mallory Blankenship was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. Blankenship has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Blankenship was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaydence Cosby, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Alexis Portell, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
West County's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West County will square off against Greenville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Central, they will head out on the road to take on Arcadia Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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