While Westfall's victory against Huntington wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Mustangs had just enough and edged out the Huntsmen 9-7. The win continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Huntsmen: they've now won four in a row.
Riley Rigsby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
Jill Butcher
| 04/06/26 @ Huntington | 4 |
| 04/25/25 @ Huntington | 3 |
| 05/13/25 vs Chesapeake | 2 |
| 04/09/25 vs Paint Valley | 2 |
| 05/07/25 vs Zane Trace | 1 |
On the hitting side, Jill Butcher was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Aubrey Bickenheuser also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Westfall kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Westfall now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Huntington, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westfall will host Paint Valley at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Huntington, they will be playing at home against Adena at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Huntsmen's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 9.7 runs per game this season.
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