Dougherty had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 4-11 to make it five. They lost 17-8 to the Westover Patriots. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Jazlyn Turner was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Dariona Simmons, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
As for Westover, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-11 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games.
On Westover's side, Chamya Astin spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Savannah Donaldson was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Morgan Polite, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dougherty will head out to face off against Turner County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Titans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.79 runs per game on average), something the Trojans will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Westover, they will venture away from home to take on Monroe at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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