West came into Monday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Union County Patriots by a score of 5-2 on Monday. The win was just what West needed coming off of a 12-2 loss in their prior game.
Griffin Smith looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mason Dugan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Owen Winters, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Union County's side, Gavin Janeway was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits.
At the plate, Ty Edds made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, an additional RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Tucker Flanagin, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
West's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6. As for Union County, they have fallen quite a ways from their 32-10 record last season and are now at 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West will take on Sequoyah at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Union County, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Northview Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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