While Spring Creek couldn't quite beat Elko on Saturday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 11-point loss they were dealt on Friday. The Spring Creek Spartans fell just short of the Elko Indians by a score of 7-5. Spring Creek's defeat continues an unfortunate trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Adalynne Dolfin was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Montoya, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Elko's side, Avviana Robles made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Robles was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Addison Seipp was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Romero, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Spring Creek's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Elko, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-1.
While Spring Creek had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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