Westlake dropped to 16-8 on Monday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Rocky River Pirates by a score of 9-8. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Pirates this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-0 last Monday.
Riley Knapp made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run and three runs. Maddie Moden was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
As for Rocky River, they pushed their record up to 21-7 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games.
On Rocky River's side, Reagan Kane made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and two unearned) runs off 13 hits. Kane has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maggie Heigle, who went 3-for-5 with two runs and one double. Another player making a difference was Rylie Quaiser, who went 1-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Westlake wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, an 11-1 defeat against Boardman on the 19th. As for Rocky River, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 7-4 loss against Tallmadge on the 20th.
