Webster Groves had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Northwest Lions on Friday and snuck past 5-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Webster Groves also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
For Northwest's part, Jackson Venatta made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Ethan Murphy, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Webster Groves' win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-9. As for Northwest, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Webster Groves didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 2-0 victory vs. Rockwood Summit on the 20th. As for Northwest, they will head out on the road to square off against Eureka at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Eureka's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Northwest's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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