Westerville South Runs Away With Early Lead in Victory
Worthington Kilbourne Wolves JV fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 17-7 loss to Westerville South on Thursday. Westerville South scored on a triple by #13, an error, and a home run by #15 in the first inning.
Despite the loss, Worthington Kilbourne Wolves JV did collect four hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Westerville South had 13 hits on the way to victory.
Westerville South got things started in the first inning when #13 tripled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.
Worthington Kilbourne Wolves JV notched three runs in the fifth inning. The rally was led by a single by Hailey Mattice and a groundout by Yurika Palmer.
Westerville South scored six runs in the third inning. Westerville South batters contributing to the big inning included #7, #24, #5, and #11, who all drove in runs.
#13 got the start for Westerville South. The ace surrendered seven runs on four hits over five innings, striking out four.
Maya Hutchinson was on the rubber for Worthington Kilbourne Wolves JV. The hurler lasted five innings, allowing 13 hits and 17 runs while striking out one.
Hutchinson, Mattice, Bella Post, and Jacy Hughes each collected one hit to lead Worthington Kilbourne Wolves JV. Worthington Kilbourne Wolves JV stole eight bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Post led the way with two.
Westerville South collected 13 hits on the day. #13, #24, #18, #15, and #5 all collected multiple hits for Westerville South. Westerville South tore up the base paths, as four players stole at least two bases. #13 led the way with three.
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