Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Minersville). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils a 21-0 shutout on Monday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Battlin' Miners considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Cali Laudeman
| 04/14/25 @ Shenandoah Valley | 7 |
| 04/03/25 vs Weatherly | 6 |
| 03/26/24 @ Nativity BVM | 6 |
| 03/25/25 vs Tri-Valley | 3 |
| 03/19/25 vs Pine Grove | 2 |
Cali Laudeman looked comfortable as she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high.
At the plate, Minersville got a massive performance out of Isabella Rizzardi, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Eila O'Brien, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Minersville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Minersville picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 3-6. As for Shenandoah Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Minersville will take on Marian Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Marian Catholic has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.14 runs per game on average), something Minersville will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Shenandoah Valley, they will be playing at home against Schuylkill Haven at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blue Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hurricanes have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season.
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