Hurley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Verona Wildcats by a score of 11-10. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hurley of the 19-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Verona's part, Whitlee Cornelison was a standout: she scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacy Mendoza, who scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Hurley's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Verona, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-12.
Hurley will take on Blue Eye at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Blue Eye is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning Hurley will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Verona, they will challenge Ash Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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