If Westside was feeling good off their 9-3 takedown of Berea last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Westside Rams took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pickens Blue Flame on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Westside of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Jazelyn Robinson was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and nine unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Robinson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Robinson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Bralyn Gilmer was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. 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. Another player making a difference was Jordan Kirkus, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Westside's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Pickens, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6.
Westside didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 12-2 loss vs. Greenwood on the 18th. Pickens has also already played their next game, a 7-5 defeat against Greenville on the 17th.
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