Softball Recap: Tucumcari Rattlers vs. Santa Rosa Lions
In what's become a running theme this season, Tucumcari gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on the Santa Rosa Lions with a sharp 11-1 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Tucumcari needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Mia Estrada spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Tayden Hyslop was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Haisley Huffman, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Tucumcari's victory bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Santa Rosa, they now have a losing record at 8-9.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Tucumcari beat Santa Rosa by a score of 12-2 later that day.
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