Somerset has not done well against Carrizo Springs recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Somerset Bulldogs skirted past the Carrizo Springs Wildcats 8-7. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Somerset.
Madison Pacheco made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Pacheco has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Pacheco was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Karla Sanchez, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Maverick Menchaca, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Somerset is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 18-4-2 record this season. As for Carrizo Springs, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Somerset will take on Pleasanton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pleasanton is coming into the matchup with four straight victories at home, so Somerset will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Carrizo Springs, they will head out on the road to square off against Floresville at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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