Westover was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 16-4 to the Bainbridge Bearcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 17-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Kimora McLeoud was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last six games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Savanna Adams, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Westover always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. That's a new trend for them: their average OBP was 34.7% earlier this season, but in their last five games they've averaged 49.5%.
Westover's defeat dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Bainbridge, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Westover will venture away from home to challenge Monroe at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Monroe is coming into the contest with three straight victories at home, so Westover will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Bainbridge, they are taking a road trip to face off against Thomasville at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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