Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Westerly). They were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Lincoln Lions on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Bulldogs needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
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Zack Miner made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Luke Gwaltney, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tom Fiore, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one double.
Westerly was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The victory got Westerly back to even at 4-4. As for Lincoln, their defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Westerly will face off against Chariho at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Lincoln, they will take on Bishop Hendricken at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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