Westlake Baseball Continues its Late-Inning Heroics in Another Win
Introduction to the Game
After six consecutive walk-off home victories, Westlake went on the road on Monday and still managed to produce drama in the seventh inning. The team has been on a roll, with their latest win being a testament to their determination and skill.
The Game-Changing Moment
Noah Stead hit a two-run home run in the top of the seventh inning, and the Warriors hung on for a 7-6 victory over Oaks Christian in a battle for first place in the Marmonte League. This moment was crucial in securing their win and solidifying their position in the league.
Other Notable Performances
Ryan Sheffer homered for Oaks Christian. Mason Charles had three hits for Westlake, which is 15-4 and 9-1. Oaks Christian is 12-7 and 7-3. These performances showcased the talent and competitiveness of both teams.
Other Games and Results
Thousand Oaks 6, Newbury Park 3: Omar Heredia had a two-run home run for Thousand Oaks.
Corona Centennial 6, Eastvale Roosevelt 2: Charles Rogers and Jaden Walk-Green each had two hits for Centennial.
Corona 4, Corona Santiago 3: Brady Ebel hit a two-run home run and Mason Sims struck out six in six innings for Corona.
Norco 9, King 0: Zion Martinez had two hits and three RBIs and Landon Hovermale threw five scoreless innings for Norco.
Mater Dei 2, JSerra 1: Giovanni Rudisill had an RBI single in the sixth inning for Mater Dei to break a 1-1 tie. Jackson Campbell threw a complete game, striking out five.
Chatsworth 3, Saugus 2: Four Chatsworth pitchers combined on a four-hitter.
Birmingham 7, Liberty 5: In Las Vegas, Isaac Monterrubio, Sebastian Valadez and Nicolas Penaranda each had two hits for Birmingham. Later, Birmingham lost to Palo Verde 9-3.
Calabasas 10, Canyon 3: The Coyotes won the nonleague game.
Damien 3, Upland 0: Rudy O’Dell threw six shutout innings.
Bishop Alemany 6, Paraclete 4: Jonathan Alvarez had two hits and Chase Stevenson had two RBIs for Alemany (9-10).
San Clemente 5, Beckman 0: Mike Erspamer struck out nine with no walks in a complete-game performance.
Viewpoint 3, Van Nuys 0: Izzy Parsky struck out 10 and gave up one hit.
El Camino Real 1, Fresno Hoover 0: Christian Gastelum struck out 12 and surrendered one hit.
Vista Murrieta 12, Great Oak 4: RJ Holmes, Ryland Duson, Brady Luyben and Taytum Reeves each had two hits for Vista Murrieta.
Softball
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 8, Chaminade 5: Keira Luderer homered for the Knights. Finley Suppan had a two-run home run for Chaminade.
Conclusion
Westlake’s win over Oaks Christian is a significant milestone in their season, demonstrating their ability to perform under pressure and secure victories in critical games. Their late-inning heroics have become a hallmark of their team, making them a formidable opponent in the league.
FAQs
- Q: Who hit the game-changing two-run home run for Westlake?
A: Noah Stead hit the two-run home run in the top of the seventh inning. - Q: What is Westlake’s current record?
A: Westlake is 15-4 and 9-1. - Q: Who homered for Oaks Christian?
A: Ryan Sheffer homered for Oaks Christian. - Q: What was the final score of the Westlake vs. Oaks Christian game?
A: Westlake won 7-6.