After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Willow Glen, Leigh was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Westmont Warriors by a score of 4-1. For Leigh, this counts as revenge for the 4-1 defeat Westmont walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2023.
Elliana Snyder was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Camryn Manning-Alarcon, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Westmont's side, Natalie Saenz was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (she also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Westmont saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lily Ortiz, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Leigh now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Westmont, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Leigh will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Leland, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Leigh is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Westmont, they will be playing at home against Branham at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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