Riverbank won the last time they faced Hughson, and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Riverbank Bruins skirted past the Hughson Huskies 8-7.
Maya Guzman made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits. Guzman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Guzman was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-5.
Guzman wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mahaila Guzman, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Alexis Felix, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Hughson's side, Allison Moring made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs. Presley Wells was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Hughson was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Riverbank pushed their record up to 11-4-1 with that win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.1 runs per game. As for Hughson, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverbank will take on Livingston at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Riverbank's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Livingston's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hughson, they will be playing at home against Escalon at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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