After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, West Plains brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. Everything went their way against the Vernon Lions on Thursday as the West Plains Wolves made off with a 13-2 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Wolves as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Jaylen Kaps was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. She also got a hit, marking her first of the season.
In other pitching news, Mally Harvey looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits.
Back at the plate, Teagan Beck was a standout: she scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Garcia, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Wolves
| 02/27/25 vs Vernon | 47.8% |
| 02/22/25 vs Bushland | 18.2% |
| 02/22/25 vs Caprock | 18.2% |
| 02/15/25 vs Monterey | 16.7% |
| 02/15/25 vs Monahans | 15.8% |
West Plains was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .478. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
West Plains' victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Vernon, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.
Coming up, West Plains will take on Childress at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Childress is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Vernon, they will face off against Borger at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
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