In what's become a running theme this season, Patrick Henry gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They blew past the Varina Blue Devils 8-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Patrick Henry.
For Varina's part, Hailey Butler was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She struck out 14 batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Butler has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than 12 strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Butler was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Butler wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hailey Martin, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Patrick Henry's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Varina, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Patrick Henry will stay at home for another game and welcome Powhatan at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Powhatan will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Patrick Henry surely won't give up without a fight. As for Varina, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Armstrong at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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