Miami had lost four straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 5-5-1 to make it five. They came up short against the Globe Tigers, falling 21-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Vandals were not able to get on the board.
As for Globe, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Globe's part, Zoey Tulk was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Those 13 strikeouts gave Tulk a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Bailey Andrade and Loghan Williamson did most of the damage at the plate: Andrade went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base, while Williamson went 3-for-5 with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave Williamson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Antonella Franco, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Miami will challenge Gilbert Classical Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Globe, they will square off against Seton Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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