Westlake was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. Their rough 7-1 defeat to the Buckeye Bucks might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Westlake of the 6-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Buckeye's part, Lilly Young spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up 15 Ks. Young has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Madison Lichty was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kelsey Metter, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Westlake's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Buckeye, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westlake will take on Elyria Catholic at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Buckeye, they will be playing at home against North Olmsted at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Buckeye is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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