Friday just wasn't the day for Armstrong's offense. They lost 17-0 to the Varina Blue Devils on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, Armstrong's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Varina's part, Hailey Butler was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Butler has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than 12 strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Butler was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Willow Nash was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Hailey Martin, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Armstrong are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6. As for Varina, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Armstrong will look to defend their home field on Monday against Huguenot at 6:00 p.m. Huguenot is coming into the matchup with four straight losses on the road, meaning Armstrong will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Varina, they will face off against Hanover at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Hanover will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Varina surely won't give up without a fight.
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