Venice was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 8-2 to the South Spartans.
Venice got a good showing from Violet Ascencio, who pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Ascencio has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Venice saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kiara King, who went 1-for-2 with one run. Evan Ashley also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Venice's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for South, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Venice will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Palisades at 3:00 p.m. on the 23rd. The matchup will give the Gondoliers their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for South, they will welcome Palos Verdes at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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