Westfield extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 3-6. They lost 15-6 to the Chautauqua Lake Thunderbirds. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Thunderbirds this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-0 back in April.
As for Chautauqua Lake, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 10-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 12.4 runs this season.
For Chautauqua Lake's part, Macy Ulsh was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Ulsh was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Kinslee Motter and Lucy Gates did most of the damage at the plate: Motter went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Gates went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one triple. That's the most hits Gates has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Cameron Mackey, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westfield will challenge Maple Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Chautauqua Lake, they will square off against Clymer Central/Sherman/Panama at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Thunderbirds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolfpack have averaged an impressive 9.9 runs per game this season.
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