Softball Recap: Goddard Rockets vs. Portales Rams
Goddard had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Portales Rams by a score of 7-4 on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Goddard, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gabriella Flores spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Marisol Hernandez was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Quiana Gonzales, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
On Portales' side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anetzy Acosta, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Goddard's win bumped their record up to 13-11. As for Portales, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Goddard will take on Lovington at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Lovington's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Goddard's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Portales, they will head out on the road to challenge Artesia at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Artesia is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
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