Westside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 8-3 to the Hackett Hornets. The Rebels were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Hornets earlier this season, when they won 5-2.
Torie Nobles spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up nine Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.3 strikeouts per game.
At the plate, Mackenzie Cato was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Ayla Highfill was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Westside's record now sits at 4-10. As for Hackett, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6.
Coming up, Westside will challenge Mountainburg at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Hackett, they will take on Paris at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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