Softball Recap: Ysleta Indians vs. Horizon Scorpions
Ysleta had already won nine in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.3 runs), and they went ahead and made it ten on Thursday. They never let the Horizon Scorpions onto the board and left with a 23-0 win. Ysleta might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 21 contests by seven runs or more this season.
Jenna Leanos made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Leanos has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Leanos was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Victoria Garcia was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Janelle Leanos, who went 2-for-2 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
Ysleta's victory was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 27-1-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.1 runs per game. As for Horizon, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.
Ysleta will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Del Valle at 6:30 p.m. Del Valle knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past five games -- so hopefully Ysleta likes a good challenge. As for Horizon, they will head out on the road to square off against Bel Air at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses apiece.
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