It was a good run, but Tri-West Hendricks unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Westfield Shamrocks by a score of 4-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Tri-West Hendricks of the 5-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Audrey Lowry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 13 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Tri-West Hendricks saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gianna Shaver, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Tri-West Hendricks hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Westfield struck out eight times.
On Westfield's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Chloe Tanner gave up just two earned runs on four hits.
At the plate, Ava Kainrath was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Cara Snedeker, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Tri-West Hendricks' loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-5. As for Westfield, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tri-West Hendricks will take on Frankfort at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Tri-West Hendricks is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Westfield, they will be playing at home against Zionsville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Westfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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