Western Hills scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past the Berea Pirates 19-2. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Western Hills with their most commanding win of the season.
Asher Gatewood made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gatewood has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gatewood was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Luis Fuentes and Walker Drury did most of the damage at the plate: Fuentes scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Drury scored three runs while going 2-for-2. Fuentes continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Cole Brown, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
The win made it two in a row for Western Hills and bumps their season record up to 9-17. As for Berea, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Western Hills will take on Model at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Berea, they will be playing at home against Buckhorn at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Buckhorn is coming into the contest with six straight losses on the road, meaning Berea will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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