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, the victory (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 21-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games.
On Rocky River's side, Reagan Kane was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking 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 even better at the plate, 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 and Rocky River are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Demons will square off against Boardman at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Spartans' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Westlake's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Rocky River, they will take on Tallmadge in a tournament on Wednesday.
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