Chavez had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Kennedy Thunderbirds 16-4. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Chavez considering their two-run performance the game before.
Madyson Herrera was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up four earned runs off three hits. Herrera has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Herrera was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with six RBI, two triples, and two stolen bases.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on SUSSIE MARTINEZ, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella Rodriguez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Like Chavez, Kennedy also got a great game from a two-way player: Alissa Zamarripa. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Zamarripa was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Zoe Chavez was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Chavez's victory bumped their record up to 11-14-1. As for Kennedy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
Chavez will have a chance to go back-to-back against Kennedy: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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