Nativity BVM extended their losing streak to six on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 2-12 in the process. They came up short against the Tri-Valley Bulldogs, falling 22-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 on April 1st.
Nativity BVM saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chloe Covell, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
As for Tri-Valley, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 12.2 runs.
On Tri-Valley's side, Kora Rodichok made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Rodichok has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one run. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Tri-Valley let Mady Schwalm and Alina Leonard run wild. Schwalm went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI, while Leonard went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave Leonard a new career-high. Liv Wehry also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Nativity BVM will square off against Allentown Central Catholic at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Tri-Valley, they will take on Shenandoah Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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