Vel Phillips Memorial was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 7-2 to the Middleton Cardinals. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, Vel Phillips Memorial couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Middleton's part, Savannah Roessler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on one hit.
At the plate, Mackenzie Zimmerman was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Grace O'Connor, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Vel Phillips Memorial's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Middleton, the win got them back to even at 6-6.
Vel Phillips Memorial will head out on the road to square off against Sun Prairie East at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sun Prairie East's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Vel Phillips Memorial's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Middleton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Verona at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Verona will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Middleton surely won't give up without a fight.
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