West had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Coalfield Yellow Jackets a 1-0 shutout on Friday.
The result came thanks to Griffin Smith's shutout, as he gave up just four hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, West's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Konnor Glick, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
West's victory bumped their record up to 5-14. As for Coalfield, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
West has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Lakeway Christian Academy at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Lakeway Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Coalfield, they will head out on the road to face off against Oliver Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Coalfield's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Oliver Springs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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