There's no place like home for West End, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over the Cleveland Panthers on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what West End needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Josie Bunch was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). Bunch has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bunch was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Emma Finch and Liddy Falkner did most of the damage at the plate: Finch went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Falkner scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Bella Falkner, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
West End's victory bumped their record up to 18-10-1. As for Cleveland, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-9.
West End will head out on the road to square off against Southeastern at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. West End's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Southeastern's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cleveland, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Cold Springs at 5:00 p.m. Cleveland is facing Cold Springs at the right time seeing as Cold Springs is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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