Westlake won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Tuesday. They fell victim to a tough 14-4 loss at the hands of the Farmington Phoenix.
Mckoy Gower made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Kade Daniels, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Westlake hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Farmington's side, Jaxon Ball was a standout: he went 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI. Pickle Monk was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Westlake's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Farmington, their win ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westlake will take on Manti at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Manti will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Westlake surely won't give up without a fight. As for Farmington, they will be playing at home against Box Elder at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Box Elder is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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