Westview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Lakeland Lakers by a score of 6-5. Westview was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Lakeland apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Ava Gilbert was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyiah Michels, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Lakeland's side, Cassidi Parham made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits. Parham was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaitlyn Keck, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Arianna Bustos was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Westview's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Lakeland, their record is now 8-10.
Westview will head out on the road to square off against Angola at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Angola is coming into the matchup with four straight losses at home, meaning Westview will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Lakeland will take on Eastside at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last five games Lakeland has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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