West Park lost to Bella Vista back in March of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The West Park Panthers walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Bella Vista Broncos.
Jessica Cochran spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jolene White, who scored a run while going 4-for-4. What's more, she posted four hits, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Isabella Huston, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
West Park was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bella Vista only posted a batting average of .192.
The win got West Park back to even at 1-1. As for Bella Vista, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Looking ahead, West Park will head out on the road to take on Monterey Trail at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bella Vista, they will be playing at home against Yuba City at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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