Verona extended their losing streak to 12 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-12 in the process. They lost 16-1 to the Southwest Trojans. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Trojans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 23-0 back in March.
As for Southwest, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-6. Considering they have won six matchups by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Southwest's part, Kaleigh Tull made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Tull has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Raeli Miles was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Gracie Swanepoel, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run.
Coming up, Verona will be playing at home against Greenfield at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Southwest, they will head out on the road to challenge Clever at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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