Softball Recap: Veterans Memorial Patriots vs. Tivy Antlers
Veterans Memorial's hitters rose to the challenge against a Antlers pitching crew that boasted an average of only two points allowed on Tuesday. The Veterans Memorial Patriots were the clear victor by a 16-2 margin over the Tivy Antlers. The result was nothing new for Veterans Memorial, who have now won 12 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Shalei Morn was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Morn has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Morn was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Veterans Memorial got a massive performance out of Alaina Peper, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lara Ramos, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Veterans Memorial has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season. As for Tivy, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 15-3.
Veterans Memorial will take on Canyon at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Veterans Memorial knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Canyon likes a good challenge. As for Tivy, they will be playing at home against Smithson Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Smithson Valley is coming into the matchup with six straight wins on the road, so Tivy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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