If Westview was feeling good fresh off their 15-0 takedown of Escondido on Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Wolverines fell 6-3 to the Carlsbad Lancers on Friday. The Wolverines were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Lancers earlier this season, when they won 5-2.
Westview got a good showing from Kaya Rodriguez, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Rodriguez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single earned run in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Abby Peake made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kamryn Gonzalez, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Westview's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-7-1. As for Carlsbad, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Westview will square off against Mt. Carmel at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sundevils' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Wolverines' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Carlsbad, they will take on Sage Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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