Waco's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Ellison Eagles as they made off with a 10-4 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Lions as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Chloe Nava spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up 13 Ks. Those 13 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
Ilena Ramire
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At the plate, Ilena Ramire was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in RBI (three). Alayna Gutierrez was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
The victory was their first at home , bumping their record up to 4-8-1. As for Ellison, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-15.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Waco will take on Chaparral at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bobcats have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Ellison, they will face off against Lake Belton at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Broncos will roll in looking for their 16th straight win, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight.
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