Chestnut Ridge had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 5-8 to make it four. They lost 12-2 to the Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, the Lions couldn't push the score so high this time.
Chestnut Ridge saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaelyn Pincin, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI. Makenna Herman also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
As for Westmont Hilltop, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-3. Considering they have won eight games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Westmont Hilltop's side, Abby Rozich made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Rozich has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
In other batting news, Westmont Hilltop got a massive performance out of Bella Kist, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. Kist has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. Sarah Gibbons was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Chestnut Ridge will face off against Forest Hills at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The last four games the Rangers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Westmont Hilltop, they will challenge Central Cambria at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Red Devils' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Hilltoppers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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