Westlake was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. Their rough 13-5 loss to the Briarcliff Bears might stick with them for a while. Westlake was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Briarcliff apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Keith Haecker made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Mark Mastracchio was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Westlake was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
Westlake's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Briarcliff, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Westlake will be playing in front of their home fans against Valhalla at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Briarcliff, they will head out on the road to challenge Rye Neck at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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