Madison West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They lost 12-5 to the Vel Phillips Memorial Spartans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Madison West of the 4-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Amira Baldon was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Baldon was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Baldon wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Clara Davel, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Vel Phillips Memorial's side, Katherine Longoria spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Sydney Campbell was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Ella Arciszewski was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Madison West's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Vel Phillips Memorial, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-10.
Madison West will look to defend their home field on Friday against Sun Prairie East at 6:00 p.m. Sun Prairie East's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Madison West's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Vel Phillips Memorial, they are on the road again on Friday to play Sun Prairie West at 5:00 p.m.
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