West Greene dropped their record down to 13-3 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Bentworth Bearcats by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pioneers of the 12-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Payton Gilbert
| 05/07/25 @ Bentworth | 5 |
| 05/06/25 vs Carmichaels | 5 |
| 04/30/25 vs Bethlehem Center | 5 |
| 04/28/25 vs Jefferson-Morgan | 10 |
| 04/23/25 @ Mapletown | 8 |
| + 2 more games |
Payton Gilbert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Marissa Tharp made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run.
As for Bentworth, their record now sits at 8-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since May 21, 2024.
On Bentworth's side, they saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sofia Gaussa, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
West Greene wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 9-5 win against Waynesburg Central on the 9th. Bentworth does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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