It was a good run, but Venture Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak dating back to last season on Thursday. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ben Holt College Prep Academy Bobcats. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Venture Academy in their matchups with Ben Holt College Prep Academy: they've now lost eight in a row.
Tiffany Bruss was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Merissa Garcia, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On Ben Holt College Prep Academy's side, Julieann Drulias and Emma Valli made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Drulias didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Valli pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Drulias got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, a triple, and a run, while Valli scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Valeria Clark was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Riley Smith was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Having lost for the first time this season, Venture Academy fell to 4-1. As for Ben Holt College Prep Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Venture Academy is on the road again on Monday to play Weston Ranch at 3:30 p.m. Venture Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season. As for Ben Holt College Prep Academy, they will be playing at home against Bear Creek at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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