Softball Recap: Valmeyer Pirates vs. Dupo Tigers
In what's become a running theme this season, Valmeyer gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Dupo Tigers an 11-0 shutout. That's two games straight that Valmeyer has won by exactly 11 runs.
Brooke Miller made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Miller has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Miller was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Alex DeLuca was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Avery Proffer, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Valmeyer is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Dupo, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.
Valmeyer will head out on the road to square off against Wesclin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Valmeyer is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road. As for Dupo, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Steeleville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dupo is facing Steeleville at the right time seeing as Steeleville is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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