West's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Kearns Cougars, sneaking past 11-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since April 14th.
Janayah Young
| 05/05/26 vs Kearns | 2 |
| 05/04/26 vs Cyprus | 2 |
| 05/01/26 @ Kearns | 1 |
| 04/30/26 @ Cyprus | 1 |
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Janayah Young was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and eight unearned) runs off 12 hits. Young was even better at the plate, going 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played.
In other batting news, Tina Tuakiapimahu was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Angelys Tapusoa, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
West moved to 7-11 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Kearns, their defeat was their seventh straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-16.
Coming up, West will take on Granger at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lancers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.52 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of. Kearns does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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