Westwood hit Mahwah with a five-run fifth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Thunderbirds took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cardinals. The Thunderbirds' loss continues a trend for the team, making it seven in a row.
Nicole Pertuz was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
Mahwah's defeat dropped their record down to 9-17. As for Westwood, they moved to 14-12-1 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Mahwah will square off against Pascack Valley on Tuesday. As for Westwood, they will take on Pascack Hills on Tuesday.
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