Verrado scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Westview Knights a 24-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Verrado, who have now won eight matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Jill Ryan made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Ryan has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ryan was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Dakota Chazaro was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three stolen bases, and four runs. Another player making a difference was Teagan Winberg, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Verrado's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-9. As for Westview, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Verrado will challenge La Joya Community at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Verrado's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so La Joya Community's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Westview, they will head out on the road to take on Desert Edge at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Desert Edge is coming into the contest with five straight wins at home, so Westview will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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