Westbrook won against Rotan on Tuesday with 11 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The Westbrook Wildcats' pitchers stepped up to hand the Rotan Yellowhammers an 11-0 shutout. Considering Westbrook has won three contests by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Shawn Salazar and Keegan Gilbreath made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Salazar pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Gilbreath tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Salazar scored three runs while going 3-for-3, while Gilbreath went 3-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, Grayson Jeffrey was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
The victory made it two in a row for Westbrook and bumps their season record up to 4-6. As for Rotan, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Westbrook will square off against Roby at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Westbrook is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Rotan, they will head out on the road to take on Ira at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ira will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Rotan surely won't give up without a fight.
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