Westlake was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bountiful RedHawks. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, Westlake couldn't push the score so high this time.
Brooke Morris was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
On Bountiful's side, Ella Miller made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Miller has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Miller was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Athena Tongaonevai, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jaci Alvey, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Westlake's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Bountiful, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-2.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Brighton the next time they take the field. Westlake will head out to face Brighton at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, while Bountiful will play them later in the day, at 9:45 a.m.
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