Alpine proved they can win big on Friday (they won by six) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the San Angelo Texas Leadership Charter Academy Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bucks have posted since March 2, 2024.
Alpine saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kody Hawkins, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. What's more, Hawkins posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Jaycee Portillo was another, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Alpine was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .412. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .400 or higher in three consecutive matches.
Alpine's victory bumped their record up to 3-9. As for San Angelo Texas Leadership Charter Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.
Looking ahead, Alpine will square off against Lamesa at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for San Angelo Texas Leadership Charter Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Miles at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday.
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