Softball Recap: Venice Has No Trouble Against West Port

Indians

Margin (Wins)

03/06/25 @ Braden River	19
02/20/25 @ Lemon Bay	12
03/29/25 vs West Port	11
03/11/25 vs Charlotte	10
03/07/25 vs Lemon Bay	10

Venice lost to West Port back in March of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. Venice was the clear victor by a 12-1 margin over West Port. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won seven contests by seven runs or more so far this season.

Jayde Neptune looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She 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, Riley Sullivan was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and five RBI. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Kaylin Smith was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.

Venice was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Port only posted a batting average of .235.

The victory made it two in a row for Venice and bumps their season record up to 10-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for West Port, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.

Venice will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Vanguard at 5:00 p.m. Vanguard will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Venice surely won't give up without a fight. As for West Port, they will face off against Sickles at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. West Port's pitchers better be ready for this one: Sickles has averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season.