Varina had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 4-8 to make it four. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 20-0 to the J.R. Tucker Tigers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Blue Devils were not able to make up for their loss to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in April of 2023.
J.R. Tucker's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-8. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last eight games.
For J.R. Tucker's part, Kendall Shockley and Emily Bryant made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Shockley tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Bryant pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Shockley has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Shockley went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base, while Bryant got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those RBI were Shockley's first of the season.
In other batting news, Miyah Williams was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those runs marked the first that she has scored this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Corinne Lewis, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Varina will welcome Hanover at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for J.R. Tucker, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hermitage at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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