Kouts was the 7-6 winner over Westville when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Kouts Mustangs & Fillies fell 6-3 to the Westville Blackhawks on Monday. Kouts' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Cassie Follmer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Macie Sanders, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Westville's side, Kierstin Vargas was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. Vargas has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Vargas was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Lily Green was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Kiersten Vaughan was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Kouts now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Westville, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-4.
Kouts will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Tri-Township at 4:30 p.m. Kouts is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season. As for Westville, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Culver Community at 4:30 p.m. Westville's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Culver Community's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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