Softball Recap: Avenal Buccaneers vs. Firebaugh Eagles
In what's become a running theme this season, Avenal gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Firebaugh Eagles with a sharp 14-5 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Avenal considering their two-run performance the game before.
Deztiny Hernandez made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off 14 hits (and not a single walk). Hernandez was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Natalia Ruiz, who fired off two home runs, three stolen bases, and six RBI while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Lauryn Lucero, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
On Firebaugh's side, Bethany Mendoza stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-2 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Ja'Dyn Jenkins was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a home run.
Avenal's victory bumped their record up to 14-9. As for Firebaugh, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 10-15.
Avenal will take on Tranquillity at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Avenal is facing Tranquillity at the right time seeing as Tranquillity is stuck on a 15-game losing streak. As for Firebaugh, they will head out on the road to take on Coalinga at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Coalinga will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Firebaugh surely won't give up without a fight.
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