Westminster couldn't quite topple Thornton on Monday, but it was still a huge improvement compared to the seven-run defeat they took when the two last played. The Westminster Wolves blew past the Thornton Trojans 12-2. This was payback for the Wolves, who suffered a 21-14 loss the last time these two teams met.
Ryanne Martin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Magaly Santacruz was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Jaleesa Talmich Martinez, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Westminster always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Thornton only posted an OBP of .250.
Westminster's record now sits at 8-13. As for Thornton, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 8-12 record.
Westminster will stay at home for another game and welcome Boulder at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Thornton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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