Oakton hasn't had much luck against Westfield recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Cougars will face off against the Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Oakton came out on top against Mount Vernon on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run second inning. The Cougars put the hurt on the Majors with a sharp 12-2 victory.
Meanwhile, Westfield got the win against Centreville on Tuesday by a conclusive 13-2. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Morgan Mills was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carly Austin, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Jaelynn Vinaya, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Westfield hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive matchups.
Oakton's record is now 9-4. As for Westfield, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Oakton came out on top in a nail-biter against Westfield in their previous meeting back in April, sneaking past 6-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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