Ralston Valley had lost five straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 5-12 to make it six. They fell 8-5 to the Bear Creek Bears. The Mustangs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bears earlier this season, when they won 8-5.
Stella Emnott made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and one RBI.
As for Bear Creek, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-15. The game was the first time they have beaten Ralston Valley on their field since September 23, 2017.
On Bear Creek's side, Jiana Garduno was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over four innings pitched. Garduno has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Chianna Morris was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Isabella Orozco also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Ralston Valley wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 6-5 defeat against Arvada West on the 2nd. As for Bear Creek, they will be playing at home against Lakewood at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bears' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 10.1 runs per game this season.
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