Villa Madonna had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Ludlow on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitcher stepped up to hand the Panthers an 11-0 shutout. Considering the Vikings have won three matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Andres Elizalde was incredible, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. He also got a hit, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Luke Smith, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Villa Madonna always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ludlow only posted an OBP of .200.
Villa Madonna's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-1-1 and their overall record up to 5-4-1. As for Ludlow, they dropped their record down to 4-4 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Villa Madonna will host Eastern Hancock at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. As for Ludlow, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Ludlow Panthers take on Newport Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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