Northtown extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-8 in the process. They came up short against the Westmont Sentinels, falling 20-1. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Pumas couldn't push the score so high this time.
Northtown saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Will Flores, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one double and one RBI.
As for Westmont, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-8-1 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 10.7 runs.
On Westmont's side, Rocco Damato and Nathaniel Ollier made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Damato pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Ollier pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. At the plate, Damato got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI and one run, while Ollier went 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Briggs Templeton, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaxson Chinea, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Northtown is set to challenge their familiar foe Rochelle Zell Jewish at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Westmont will square off against rival Walther Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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