Softball Recap: Loving Falcons vs. Eunice Cardinals
Loving can now show off 18 landslide victories after their most recent match on Monday. They put the hurt on the Eunice Cardinals with a sharp 9-2 victory. Winning may never get old, but Loving sure is getting used to it with their eighth in a row.
Braylee Hunt made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Hunt has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Hunt was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Loving let Brooklyn Rodriguez and Sierra Rodriguez loose on the outfield. Rodriguez went 4-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Rodriguez scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Rodriguez is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Karyn Montoya, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
On Eunice's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alejandra Leyva, who went 1-for-1 with a double and an RBI. Peyton Williams was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
Loving's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 21-2. As for Eunice, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-10.
As of now, neither Loving nor Eunice have any future games scheduled.
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