Softball Recap: Westmoreland Wins Going Away Against Gallatin

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

04/16/25 @ Gallatin	12
03/17/25 @ Portland	11
03/10/25 @ Seymour	11
03/20/25 vs Macon County	6

Westmoreland made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Gallatin, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 13-1 margin over the Green Wave on Wednesday. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by six runs or more this season.

Lanie Cook Parkhurst made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-5. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Mylea Johnson and Amia Caldwell did most of the damage at the plate: Johnson went 4-for-5 with five RBI and one run, while Caldwell scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. That's the most runs Caldwell has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Gabrielle Hale, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5.

Westmoreland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .415. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gallatin only posted a batting average of .250.

The win snapped Westmoreland's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-7 record. As for Gallatin, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-14.

Looking ahead, Westmoreland will face off against Franklin-Simpson at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Gallatin, they will challenge Green Hill at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hawks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Green Wave's hitters will have their work cut out for them.