St. Thomas Aquinas had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Independence Tigers on Tuesday as the St. Thomas Aquinas Falcons made off with a 23-1 win. St. Thomas Aquinas' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Miley Rogers made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Rogers was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, St. Thomas Aquinas let Rylie Inzinna and Manuella Ribando loose on the outfield. Inzinna scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Ribando scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Anna Hidalgo was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases.
St. Thomas Aquinas' victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-13. As for Independence, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
St. Thomas Aquinas will be playing in front of their home fans against Central Private at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Independence, they will head out on the road to challenge Jefferson RISE Charter at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Jefferson RISE Charter is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Independence will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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