Westhill had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 4-4 to make it four. They lost 14-4 to the Marcellus Mustangs. Surprisingly, this marked the Warriors' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Grace Horning made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Cadence Ramsing, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
As for Marcellus, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-2. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 10.7 runs.
On Marcellus' side, Kendall LaManche spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. LaManche has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Maddy Richer and Jordan O'Connor did most of the damage at the plate: Richer went a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one double, while O'Connor went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two doubles. Those three RBI gave Richer a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Janzen Long, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Westhill will venture away from home to challenge Chittenango at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bears will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Warriors surely won't give up without a fight. As for Marcellus, they will head out to square off against West Genesee at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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