After flying high against Castaic last Thursday, Hart came back down to earth. The Hart Indians' tough 17-7 defeat to the West Ranch Wildcats on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. Hart was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as West Ranch apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March.
Jessica Gutierrez and Nia Melendez did some serious damage despite the final result: Gutierrez scored a run while going 1-for-2, while Melendez went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Nicole Specht, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
On West Ranch's side, they let Savannah Gatewood and Krista Viereck loose on the outfield. Gatewood went 2-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Viereck went 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Viereck is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Rachel Brown was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
Hart's defeat dropped their record down to 13-8. As for West Ranch, they now have a winning record of 12-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hart will take on Canyon at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Canyon's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Hart's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for West Ranch, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Golden Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Golden Valley is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning West Ranch will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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