After flying high against Marion-Franklin last Wednesday, West came back down to earth. The West Cowboys took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Harvest Prep Warriors on Saturday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs West has scored all season.
For Harvest Prep's part, Michael Dilgard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, Quantrell Anderson was a standout: he scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Keaton Webb, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
West's loss dropped their record down to 5-2-1. As for Harvest Prep, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Independence at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.2 runs per game this season. As for Harvest Prep, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Berne Union at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Berne Union is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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