Westbrook hit Ira with a four-run first inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bulldogs fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 9-8. Surprisingly, this marked the Bulldogs' third straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Edith Cabrera stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Kelcee Kemp, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Ira's defeat dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Westbrook, they pushed their record up to 8-9 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Ira will challenge Hermleigh at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cardinals will roll in looking for their 18th straight victory, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Westbrook, they will welcome Roby at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.58 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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