Softball Recap: Vel Phillips Memorial Extends Road Winning Streak to Three

Vel Phillips Memorial had won three straight on the road, but on Saturday they bumped their record up to 8-7 to make it four. They walked away with a 6-3 win over the Monona Grove Silver Eagles. The Spartans have beaten the Silver Eagles the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Silver Eagles has come to flipping the script.

Emma Hammersley

Base on Balls Against

05/10/25 @ Monona Grove	1
05/08/25 vs Sun Prairie East	2
05/06/25 vs Janesville Parker	2
05/01/25 @ Sun Prairie West	1

Emma Hammersley looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Addie Fritts was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Sophia Rocha was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.

As for Monona Grove, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 12 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. Their loss continues a trend for the team, making it ten in a row.

On Monona Grove's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Leah Faulkner, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI. That stolen base was Faulkner's first of the season. Another was Giovanina DaWalt, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one double and one RBI.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vel Phillips Memorial will challenge Verona at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Spartans' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Monona Grove, they will take on Oregon at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their 19th straight victory, something the Silver Eagles surely won't give up without a fight.