Softball Recap: Wortham Bulldogs vs. Italy Gladiators
Wortham was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 12-3 loss at the hands of the Italy Gladiators. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wortham of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Italy's part, Ella Hudson spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. Hudson has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Charlea Padilla and Landry Janek did most of the damage at the plate: Padilla went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Janek went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Addy Slovak, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Wortham's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Italy, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-7.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Dawson the next time they take the field. Italy will host Dawson at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Wortham will host them at 4:30 p.m. on April 9th.
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