The Westmoreland Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Essex Trojans at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Westmoreland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
While Westmoreland's win against Essex wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Eagles had just enough and edged out the Trojans 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted against the Trojans since April 25, 2023.
Emma Burgess
| 05/19/25 vs Essex | 17 |
| 05/08/25 vs Rappahannock | 8 |
| 05/06/25 @ Rappahannock | 6 |
| 05/02/25 vs Chancellor | 14 |
| 04/29/25 @ Northumberland | 13 |
Emma Burgess spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on zero hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Westmoreland secured the win behind a pair of hitters. One of them was Hailey Jett, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Westmoreland now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Essex, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-12-1.
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