Venice has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 2.92 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They came up short against the Harvard-Westlake Wolverines, falling 14-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Gondoliers have suffered since May 8, 2024.
Venice saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Khalia Rodriguez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Having lost for the first time this season, Venice fell to 11-1. As for Harvard-Westlake, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 13-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Venice will venture away from home to square off against El Segundo at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Gondoliers 2.9, the Eagles 3) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Harvard-Westlake, they are taking a road trip to challenge Notre Dame (SO) at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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