West's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They came out on top against the Orange Cove Titans by a score of 6-3. This was payback for the Vikings, who suffered a 13-5 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Elliot Major
| 04/12/25 vs Orange Cove | 10 |
| 04/08/25 vs Foothill | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs South | 4 |
| 03/27/25 vs North | 5 |
| 03/25/25 vs East Bakersfield | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Elliot Major made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cash Griffin, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March.
West moved to 5-11 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Orange Cove, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 9-7 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West will welcome Caruthers at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Orange Cove, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Wonderful College Prep Academy at 4:00 p.m. on the 22nd.
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