Softball Recap: Westlake Wins Going Away Against Tri-Cities

Lions

Margin (Wins)

09/20/25 @ Mays	16
09/04/25 vs McDonough	16
09/16/25 @ Douglas County	13
08/23/25 vs Mays	13
09/08/25 vs South Cobb	12

Westlake won the last time they faced Tri-Cities and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Lions were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over the Bulldogs. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by six runs or more this season.

Lauryn Chapman was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game.

In other batting news, Tionna Edwards was excellent, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Flowers, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.

Westlake was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .391 or higher in three consecutive games.

Westlake's record is now 10-6-1. As for Tri-Cities, they dropped their record down to 7-11 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.

Coming up, Westlake will venture away from home to take on Alexander at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight. As for Tri-Cities, they will host Decatur at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Decatur's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Tri-Cities' hitters will have their work cut out for them.