On Saturday, it was a hard-fought contest, but the Harvard-Westlake Wolverines had to settle for a 6-5 loss against the Verdugo Hills Dons. That's two games in a row now that Harvard-Westlake has lost by just one run.
Kale?a Tindal was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. Ainsley Nutting was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
On Verdugo Hills' side, Kaitlyn Barba spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits. Barba has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Gatailevao Leasiolagi was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Emily Wagner, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Harvard-Westlake has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season. As for Verdugo Hills, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-6.
Harvard-Westlake will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Providence at 3:15 p.m. Harvard-Westlake is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Verdugo Hills, they will be playing at home against North Hollywood at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Verdugo Hills will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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