Verona extended their losing streak to 14 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-14 in the process. They lost 19-4 to the Hurley Tigers. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Hurley, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games.
For Hurley's part, Addy Maxwell was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Maxwell has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Madi Conrad was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Jaema Schimmels, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Verona will head out to face off against Crane at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hurley, they will take on Blue Eye at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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