Weston had lost four straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped down to 5-10 to make it five. They came up short against the Masuk Panthers, falling 22-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Trojans were not able to get on the board.
As for Masuk, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by eight runs or more this season.
For Masuk's part, Grace Ely was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ely has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-2. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Peyton Webb was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ciena Perpetuo, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Weston will square off against Notre Dame Prep at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lancers have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Masuk, they will take on Newtown at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Nighthawks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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