Softball Recap: Rehoboth Christian Lynx vs. Estancia Bears
It was a good run, but Rehoboth Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their 19-game winning streak on Saturday. They took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Estancia Bears. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Rehoboth Christian has scored all season.
Cayleen Hurley led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, a triple, and two RBI. Shanoah Eddie was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
On Estancia's side, Jhenna Valencia was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Valencia has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 20 consecutive pitching appearances. Valencia was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a double.
In other batting news, Estancia let Shandi Gonzalez and Lucia Chavez loose on the outfield. Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a triple, while Chavez went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Karina Villafuerte, who went 3-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Rehoboth Christian's loss ended a ten-game streak of away wins and brought them to 19-1. As for Estancia, their victory was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-2.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Rehoboth Christian by a score of 17-2 later that day.
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