Wagner had lost 19 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-16-1 to make it 20. They lost 19-2 to the Veterans Memorial Patriots. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Patriots this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 8-2 back in February.
As for Veterans Memorial, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 13-2. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won nine games by six runs or more so far this season.
For Veterans Memorial's part, Alyssa Richardson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Richardson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Veterans Memorial got a massive performance out of Avery Delapaz, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave Delapaz a new career-high. Jasmine Allen was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Wagner didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 15-0 loss against Smithson Valley on the 10th. As for Veterans Memorial, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 7-3 victory against Tivy on the 10th.
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