McCurdy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 11-10 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hot Springs Tigers. If the Bobcats were looking for revenge after losing 13-9 to the Tigers when the teams met back in March of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Mariana Arambula and Cassandra Martinez did some serious damage despite the final result: Arambula went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple, while Martinez scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That's the most hits Arambula has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Karina Archuleta, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, McCurdy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hot Springs only posted a batting average of .240.
McCurdy's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Hot Springs, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as McCurdy Bobcats duke it out with Eunice Cardinals at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hot Springs, they will head out to challenge Lordsburg at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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