Putnam Vo-Tech extended their losing streak to seven on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-7 in the process. They came up short against Springfield Renaissance, falling 32-23. Even if the Beavers couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
As for Springfield Renaissance, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-6. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by eight runs or more this season.
For Springfield Renaissance's part, Jocelyn Pena made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off five hits. Pena was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madelyn Lunardini, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, eight RBI, and four runs. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Leah Charles was another key player, going 3-for-5 with five stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI.
Coincidentally, Putnam Vo-Tech and Springfield Renaissance will both be playing Pope Francis Prep the next time they take the field. Springfield Renaissance will host the Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Beavers will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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