There's no place like home for West Campus, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Valley Vikings a 12-0 shutout on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won five matches by 12 runs or more so far this season.
Lucy Steinheimer made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three RBI and one triple. That triple was her first of the season.
Bob Hermann
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In other batting news, West Campus let Bob Hermann and Moriah Williams run wild. Hermann scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3, while Williams went 1-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. What's more, Hermann posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Pearl Chima was another key player, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
West Campus hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
West Campus' victory bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Valley, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Coincidentally, West Campus and Valley will both be playing Florin the next time they take the field. The Warriors will head out to face the Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on the 21st, while the Vikings will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on the 23rd.
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