If Westlake was feeling good off their 18-9 takedown of American Fork last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Westlake Thunder took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Skyridge Falcons on Friday. Westlake was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Skyridge apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
Westlake saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Pead, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Skyridge's side, Kadynce Barnes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up eight Ks. Barnes has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Irma Medina was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. Hudson Ford was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Westlake's defeat dropped their record down to 14-11. As for Skyridge, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westlake will take on Copper Hills at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Copper Hills is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Skyridge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Riverton at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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