Kofa scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Independence Patriots a 19-0 shutout. The victory was just what Kofa needed coming off of an 11-1 loss in their prior match.
Emery Venegas and Charlize Anaya made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Venegas tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Anaya pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). At the plate, Venegas scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Anaya went 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Jazymn Martinez was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Hailey Alvarez, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Kofa's win bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Independence, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Kofa will have a chance to go back-to-back against Independence: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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