Westview took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Jesuit, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats won by a run and slipped past the Crusaders 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcats have posted since March 24th.
Malachi O'Brien made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Westview is 4-2 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 4-7 otherwise. O'Brien was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
Pi Barker
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Pi Barker, who went 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Westview's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-9. As for Jesuit, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 9-5 record.
Westview will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Crusaders: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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