Western Hills proved they can win big last Friday (they won by eight) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Southwest Raiders, sneaking past 15-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cougars have posted since March 5, 2024.
| 04/15/25 vs Southwest | 16 |
| 04/11/25 @ Diamond Hill-Jarvis | 8 |
| 04/08/25 vs Dunbar | 10 |
| 04/01/25 vs Benbrook | 6 |
| 03/18/25 @ Southwest | 16 |
| + 3 more games |
Addison Dudley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered nine earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up 16 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Eva Almendarez, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Sophia Castellanos was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Western Hills is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.6 runs over those games. As for Southwest, their loss dropped their record down to 5-9.
Looking ahead, Western Hills will take on Eagle Mountain at 6:00 p.m. on the 24th. Southwest does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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