Ross strikes out 20 in Lady Leopards’ 7-0 win
Talia Ross tied the Belle Vernon school record for strikeouts in a 7-inning game Saturday in the Lady Leopards’ 7-0 non-section win at Latrobe.
Ross struck out 20, matching the mark set by Bailey Parshall in 2018. The left-hander set the mark for strikeouts to start a game with Latrobe’s first 19 outs by strikeout.
Ross scattered three hits and didn’t walk a batter, and drove in a run.
Belle Vernon scored single runs in the top of the third and sixth innings, two in the fourth inning and three in the fifth inning.
Gracie Sokol led the way for the Lady Leopards (5-0) with two singles, a double and three RBI. Mia Zubovic and Katie Sokol both had a double and single, and Zubovic drove in two runs.
Maddi Munnchoski, Kayl Williams and Miley Williams all singled for the Lady Wildcats (1-3). Kayla Williams took the loss, allowing 11 hits with nine strikeouts and three walks.
Belle Vernon opens section play Wednesday at Laurel Highlands.