West Side can now show off 11 landslide victories after their most recent contest on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Rose Bud Ramblers with a sharp 13-3 win. The victory was familiar territory for West Side who now have 16 in a row.
Jacob Carlton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Carlton has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Carlton was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Keegan Towell, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brooks Hipp, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
West Side's win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-1. As for Rose Bud, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Side will take on Guy-Perkins at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Guy-Perkins hasn't scored more than two runs for four games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse. As for Rose Bud, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Nemo Vista at 4:30 p.m. in their first game on Monday.
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