Softball Recap: Roswell Coyotes vs. Carlsbad Cavemen
Roswell couldn't quite beat Carlsbad on Friday but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-point loss they were dealt on Friday. The Roswell Coyotes fell just short of the Carlsbad Cavemen by a score of 10-8. Roswell's defeat continues an unfortunate trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Alayna Tarin made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Sarai Morales, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Carlsbad's side, Aubrey Hernandez tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. Hernandez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Parris Weldon was a standout: she scored two runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Allyson Madrid was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a double.
Roswell's loss dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Carlsbad, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-7.
Roswell will be playing at home against Clovis at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Clovis is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Roswell will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Carlsbad, they will face off against Hobbs at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hobbs will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Carlsbad surely won't give up without a fight.
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