Westview had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Fort Wayne North Side Legends a 15-0 shutout on Saturday. With that win, Westview brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Janissa Lehman was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Lehman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lehman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Briana Kaufman and Hope Bortner did most of the damage at the plate: Kaufman scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Bortner went 1-for-2 with a home run and four RBI. Myra Miller was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Westview's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Fort Wayne North Side, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-9.
Westview will head out on the road to square off against Prairie Heights at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fort Wayne North Side, they will be playing at home against Fort Wayne South Side at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Fort Wayne North Side is facing Fort Wayne South Side at the right time seeing as Fort Wayne South Side is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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