Wortham was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 12-3 loss at the hands of the Italy Gladiators. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wortham of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Italy's part, Ella Hudson spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. Hudson has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Charlea Padilla and Landry Janek did most of the damage at the plate: Padilla went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Janek went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Addy Slovak, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Wortham's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Italy, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-7.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Dawson the next time they take the field. Italy will host Dawson at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Wortham will host them at 4:30 p.m. on April 9th.
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