With a playoff game on the line, Miami rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They blew past the Red Rock Scorpions 15-1. Miami might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won nine matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Gabby Gonzales made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Gonzales has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gonzales was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nevaeh Figueroa, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last 13 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Alexus Finkelman, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Miami's victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-10. As for Red Rock, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Miami will head out on the road to take on St. Johns at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. St. Johns will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Miami surely won't give up without a fight. Red Rock does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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