Hale Center wins going away against Ralls

By Team Reports Mar 24, 2024, 2:02pm

Recap: Hale Center Owls vs. Ralls Jackrabbits

Hale Center scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Ralls Jackrabbits with a sharp 15-5 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Hale Center with their most commanding win of the season.

For Ralls' part, Gaby Martinez put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 18 batters over seven innings while giving up eight earned (and seven unearned) runs off 12 hits. Martinez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Martinez was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.

Martinez wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Destiny Garza, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.

Hale Center's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Ralls, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-11-1 record this season.

Hale Center will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on New Deal at 5:00 p.m. on April 2nd. As for Ralls, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Floydada at 5:00 p.m. on April 2nd. Ralls is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.

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