It was a proper cat-fight when Normal West challenged Watertown on Wednesday. The Wildcats walked away with an 8-4 win over the Tigers. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kate McGowan spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Elsah Ganschow was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Hope Ferrill was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Normal West kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Watertown only managed seven.
Normal West's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Watertown, their loss dropped their record down to 6-5.
Normal West has already played their next matchup, a 15-8 defeat against Warren County on the 26th. As for Watertown, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 14-9 win against Lake Zurich on the 26th.
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