Verona too tough for Parker
VERONA — The Janesville Parker High softball team got its first look at the dominating Verona program Thursday afternoon and the result was predictable.
The Wildcats jumped out to an early 6-0 lead and coasted to an 11-1 Big Eight Conference win in a game called after six innings due to the 10-run rule.
Despite the lopsided loss, Parker first-year coach Jenni Seisser was happy with the way her young team battled.
“We were aggressive at the plate and came out swinging the bats,” Seisser said. “If we eliminate a couple of errors early on, it’s a much closer game.
“Maggie (Tracey) didn’t throw too badly for us, we just didn’t give her enough help defensively.”
Tracey struck out seven but walked six.
Parker (1-6, 1-4) got its one run in the top of the fifth on Danielle Garber’s RBI single.
Verona (5-0, 5-0) remained atop the conference standings with the win.
The Vikings will play crosstown rival Janesville Craig this afternoon at 4:30 at Dawson Ball Field.
VERONA 11, PARKER 1 (6)
Janesville Parker 000 010—1 5 6
Verona 204 113—11 9 1
Tracey and Garber; Holman, German (5) and Hegge.
Leading hitters—Garber (P) 2x3, Muehlenkamp (P) 2x3, Bauer (V) 3x4. 2B—Bauer (V). 3B—Bauer (V).
SO—Tracey (P) 7, Holman (V) 3. BB—Tracey 6, Holman 1.
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