
Green Knights
05/01/25 vs Richford | 26 |
04/28/25 @ Harwood | 15 |
05/13/25 @ Milton | 14 |
05/06/25 vs Burlington | 6 |
Rice Memorial won the last time they faced Milton and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Green Knights were the clear victors by a 22-8 margin over the Yellowjackets. Considering the Green Knights have won four matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Bella Messineo was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off seven hits. Messineo was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off five runs, three doubles, and one triple while going 5-for-5. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Rice Memorial got a massive performance out of March Lumbra, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those doubles marked the first that Lumbra has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Ella Botten, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Rice Memorial kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Rice Memorial's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Milton, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2.
Looking ahead, Rice Memorial will host Vergennes at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Milton, they will head out on the road to challenge Enosburg Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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