West extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-6 in the process. They came up short against the Heights Falcons, falling 23-8. That's two games in a row now that the Pioneers have lost by exactly 15 runs.
As for Heights, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-9. Considering they have won four contests by more than 11 runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Heights' part, the team relied heavily on Hayden Wettstein, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. That's the most runs Wettstein has posted since back in May of 2024. Ellie Wilkins was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Emporia at 6:30 p.m. on May 9. As for Heights, they will face off against Dodge City at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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