For the second straight game, Fullington Academy will face off against Westwood. Fullington Academy will take on Westwood at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fullington Academy is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Fullington Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Westwood on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats.
For Westwood's part, Liam Rogers and Bryce Roberts were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Rogers struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Roberts struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. That's the most strikeouts Rogers has posted since back in April of 2024. At bat, Rogers scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5, while Roberts scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances. Roberts has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played.
In other batting news, Karson Barwick was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5. Westwood is 2-1 when Barwick posts two or more runs, but 1-3 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Sam Summerlin, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
Westwood always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fullington Academy only posted an OBP of .383.
Fullington Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Westwood, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.
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