Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Minor). They were the clear victor by an 18-8 margin over the Pleasant Grove Spartans on Monday. That's two games straight that the Tigers have won by exactly ten runs.
Daniyah Westbrook was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She also put up a stolen base, which was her first of the season.
Alana Watkins
| 02/24/25 vs Pleasant Grove | 3 |
| 02/18/25 @ Ramsay | 1 |
| 02/15/25 @ Central | 1 |
| 02/15/25 @ Holt | 0 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alana Watkins, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and six RBI. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game. Another player making a difference was Latessa Murphy, who scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
Minor always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .605. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .605 or higher in four consecutive matches.
Minor's record now sits at 6-0. As for Pleasant Grove, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Coming up, Minor will host Ramsay at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Minor is facing Ramsay at the right time seeing as Ramsay is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Pleasant Grove, they will head out to face off against Dora at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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