Westlake couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Normandy Invaders by a score of 8-7 on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Westlake of the 8-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Normandy's part, Izzy Akin spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Abby White, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 3-for-4. Allison Pollock was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westlake will take on Highland at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Normandy, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Cuyahoga Heights at 5:00 p.m.
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