In what's become a running theme this season, Shadle Park gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Rogers Pirates a 34-0 shutout. Shadle Park's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Crimson Rice and Maddie Mann were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Rice struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Mann pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Rice has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Rice went 4-for-5 with a home run, six RBI, and four runs, while Mann scored three runs while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Courtney Brown was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs, five RBI, and a triple. Bethany Rinas was another key contributor, scoring five runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
The victory (which was Shadle Park's fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-2. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.8 runs per game. As for Rogers, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-6.
Shadle Park will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Freeman at 4:00 p.m. As for Rogers, they will head out on the road to challenge Clarkston at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Clarkston will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Rogers surely won't give up without a fight.
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