Western extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 17 on Monday, dropping them down to 0-10. They came up short against the Northwest Mohawks, falling 23-0. The Indians were not able to make up for their loss to the Mohawks from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Northwest, they now have a winning record of 6-5. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Northwest's part, Rylynn Montgomery and Kamryn Journey made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Montgomery pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Journey tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. At the plate, Montgomery got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI, while Journey got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three runs gave Montgomery a new career-high.
In other batting news, Northwest got a massive performance out of Lauren Copp, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with five runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Those five runs gave Copp a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kendra Bostwick, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Western will square off against Eastern at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Indians' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 12.2 runs per game this season. As for Northwest, they will challenge Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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