Northside extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 1-3. They came up short against the Westgate Tigers, falling 14-2. The Vikings were not able to make up for their defeat to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in March of 2025.
As for Westgate, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by six runs or more this season.
For Westgate's part, CAINE HYDE made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. HYDE was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in hits (two).
In other batting news, RAHIM ALEM was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Westgate's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 6-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't). DAYLAN DOUCET was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
While Northside had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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