West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 4-1 to the Hardin Valley Academy Hawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to West of the 17-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Andrew Lawlor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, West saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isaac Hunter, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Hardin Valley Academy's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and he was also dialed-in: Jacob Dillon gave up only one earned run on three hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Colton Denton was excellent, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jaxon Jones, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
West's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Hardin Valley Academy, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West will take on Maryville at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hardin Valley Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bearden at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hardin Valley Academy will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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