Softball Recap: Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Colonials vs. Mount Vernon Majors
Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They never let the Mount Vernon Majors onto the board and left with a 14-0 win. That's more bragging rights for Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Josie Whitaker made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Whitaker has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Whitaker was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
In other batting news, Vivian Monaco was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Dia Bhatia, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7. As for Mount Vernon, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology will take on Hayfield at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Mount Vernon, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lewis at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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