BASEBALL: Verdigris erupts for 62 runs in perfect 4-0 week | Sports

Verdigris was simply overwhelming.

The Cardinals piled up runs in relentless waves, going 4-0 while outscoring opponents 62-14 and topping the 15-run mark in every game.

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