Rilyn Stringfellow didn’t just set the tone Tuesday night, she owned the stage.
The junior ace fanned 13 batters, smashed a 2-run homer and drove in 5 runs to propel Verdigris to a commanding season-opening 12-0 victory over NOAH.
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