Vernon-Verona-Sherrill is 1-8 against Rome Free Academy since May of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Red Devils will host the Black Knights at 4:30 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Holland Patent, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Monday's game. The Red Devils were the clear victors by a 14-1 margin over the Golden Knights on Monday. The Red Devils' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Rome Free Academy got the win against Proctor on Thursday by a conclusive 20-2. The result was nothing new for the Black Knights, who have now won four contests by 12 runs or more so far this season.
Makayla Howard was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kenidee Campbell, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Rome Free Academy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in five consecutive matches.
Rome Free Academy's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-4. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs over those games. As for Vernon-Verona-Sherrill, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill might still be hurting after the 22-1 defeat they got from Rome Free Academy when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Red Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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