On Monday, while IDEA South Flores put up plenty of runs, the same can't be said for Varsity Opponent. The IDEA South Flores Owls put the hurt on Varsity Opponent with a sharp 11-0 win. That looming 11-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for IDEA South Flores yet this season.
Shaylee Rodmaker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Rodmaker has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Rodmaker was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Leyah Pina, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Michelle Vallecillo, who went 2-for-2 with a home run.
IDEA South Flores' victory was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-9. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.2 runs per game. As for Varsity Opponent, their loss dropped their record down to 13-20.
IDEA South Flores is on the road again on Saturday to play St. Paul at 4:00 p.m. As for Varsity Opponent, they will challenge Flint Hill at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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