Madison Hershman at bat for Westwood Softball
A nine run 2nd inning sparked the Westwood Lady Rockets softball team to a 20 to 10 win over Huntland on Tuesday night in the home opener at Lady Rocket Field. Westwood banged out 8 hits and took advantage of 18 walks on the night. Madison Hershman had 4 walks in 4 plate appearances and scored 3 runs. Madison Wakefield, Hallie Wimberley and Haidyn Campbell all had 2 hits apiece. Campbell had 4 RBI on the night including a 2 RBI single in the bottom of the 5th to provide the 10 run advantage to end the contest due to the mercy rule. In the circle, Campbell had 6 strikeouts while walking only one Lady Hornet batter to earn Westwood’s first win of the year. The Lady Rockets will be back in action on Thursday at 4:30 PM as they welcome Cascade to Lady Rocket Field.
