West extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-7. They lost 14-3 to the Sunrise Christian Academy Buffaloes. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Buffaloes this season, with their most recent loss being a 16-6 defeat back in March.
As for Sunrise Christian Academy, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-5. That 11-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Sunrise Christian Academy's part, Adley Strong was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Strong has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Breia Johns and Kori Gabel did most of the damage at the plate: Johns went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs, while Gabel got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those runs marked the first that Johns has scored this season. Kaci Cowel was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
While West had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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