It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but West Hills ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Southeast Career Tech Roadrunners 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wolf Pack have posted since March 3rd.

Carson-Kai Lewis
03/21/25 @ Morse | 4 |
04/02/25 vs Southeast Career Tech | 3 |
03/10/25 vs Christian | 3 |
03/19/25 vs Francis Parker | 2 |
03/17/25 @ La Jolla | 2 |
+ 4 more games |
Carson-Kai Lewis made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with two doubles and two RBI. He also got three hits, which is notable because West Hills is 2-1 when he posts at least three hits, but 3-6 otherwise.
Lewis wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zach Bondurant, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI. Another was Roy Ruiz, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
The victory snapped West Hills' losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-7 record. As for Southeast Career Tech, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-9.
West Hills didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 9-0 loss against Christian on the 3rd. As for Southeast Career Tech, they have also already played their next contest, a 3-2 win against Montgomery on the 3rd.
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