West Stanly dropped their record down to 16-3 on Monday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They fell 5-1 to the Piedmont Panthers. The Colts were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Panthers earlier this season, when they won 8-5.
Madi Whitley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 16 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, West Stanly saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Saylor Edwards, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
As for Piedmont, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games.
On Piedmont's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Jailyn Thomas gave up only one earned run on five hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Tara Deese, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Sarah Belk, who went 1-for-3 with two runs.
West Stanly wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 7-2 victory against Central Academy on the 16th. As for Piedmont, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 10-0 win against Parkwood on the 15th.
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