After flying high against Verdugo Hills on Saturday, Westlake came back down to earth. The Warriors fell just short of the Venice Gondoliers by a score of 4-3 on Saturday. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Gondoliers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Emma Tedder was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off 11 hits (and not a single walk).
On the hitting side, Westlake saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lily Barrett, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Westlake has also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-12 record this season. As for Venice, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 16-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westlake will face off against Agoura at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Chargers have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Venice, they will host Los Angeles CES at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Gondoliers have won eight straight at home dating back to last season, while the Unicorns won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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