Hidden Valley has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.91 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They lost 18-9 to the Junction City Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since May 11, 2024.
Bailey Sandquist was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Harley Hipps, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Hidden Valley's loss dropped their record down to 9-2. As for Junction City, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-4 record.
Coming up, Junction City will challenge Estacada at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Rangers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Hidden Valley will be paying especially close attention to Junction City's contest: after Junction City faces off against Estacada, they'll take on Hidden Valley again at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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