Varina's game last Monday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They walked away with a 10-5 win over the Hopewell Blue Devils. The high-scoring effort was just what Varina needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Hailey Butler was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Butler has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than 12 strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Butler was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Hailey Martin was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Elaina Montalvo was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Varina now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Hopewell, they dropped their record down to 3-9-2 with that defeat, which was their seventh straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Varina will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Henrico at 6:00 p.m. Varina is facing Henrico at the right time seeing as Henrico is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Hopewell, they will head out on the road to square off against Dinwiddie at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dinwiddie's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Hopewell's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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