Softball Recap: Hatch Valley Bears vs. Hot Springs Tigers
Hatch Valley had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Hot Springs Tigers on Saturday as the Hatch Valley Bears made off with a 20-2 victory. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Hatch Valley has managed all season.
Yaneisy Carranza was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and three runs. Aylin Villegas was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
On Hot Springs' side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Arroyos, who went 1-for-1 with two RBI.
Even though they lost, Hot Springs was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hatch Valley only posted a batting average of .143.
Hatch Valley's victory ended a 12-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 6-14. As for Hot Springs, they dropped their record down to 0-18 with that defeat, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Hatch Valley beat Hot Springs by a score of 20-5 later that day.
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