Softball Recap: Venice Picks Up Third Consecutive Win

Indians

Margin (Wins)

02/27/26 vs Riverview Sarasota	24
03/31/26 @ Cardinal Mooney	19
03/28/26 vs Satellite	18
02/19/26 @ Frostproof	15
02/17/26 @ Port Charlotte	12

Venice entered their tilt with Cardinal Mooney on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Cougars 21-2. Considering the Indians have won ten contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Olivia Wilkie and Jayde Neptune dominated on the mound. Wilkie pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit, while Neptune tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Neptune has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.

On the hitting side, Molly Sullivan was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Madison Schilling was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

Venice always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .684. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.

Venice's record now sits at 13-4. As for Cardinal Mooney, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-6.

Looking ahead, Venice is taking a road trip to take on Riverview Sarasota at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cardinal Mooney, they will welcome Clearwater Central Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Marauders have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.