In what's become a running theme this season, University gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Making Waves Academy Marlins a 27-0 shutout. University's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Juliette Cuthbert made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Cuthbert has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Cuthbert was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Caroline Miller was incredible, going 5-for-5 with a home run, seven RBI, and four runs. She has been hot recently, having posted four or more RBI the last four times she's played. Livvy Colley was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
The win (which was University's fourth in a row) raised their record to 16-4. As for Making Waves Academy, their loss was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-13-1.
University does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Making Waves Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Valley Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Making Waves Academy is facing Valley Christian at the right time seeing as Valley Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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