Jimtown scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 15-6 margin over the Westview Warriors. Jimtown might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matches by six runs or more this season.
Lilly Gaugler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Kendal McPhee and Skyler Pello did most of the damage at the plate: McPhee fired off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 3-for-5, while Pello scored four runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-3. Allyson Hayes was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Westview's side, Ava Gilbert was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Briana Kaufman, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
The win was the third in a row for Jimtown, bringing their record for this year to 12-6. As for Westview, their defeat was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 5-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jimtown will square off against South Bend Clay at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Jimtown will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Westview, they will head out on the road to challenge Lakeland at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Lakeland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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