For the second straight game, Hatch Valley will face off against Cobre. The Bears will face off against the Indians at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hatch Valley has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hatch Valley fell victim to Cobre and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They came up short against the Indians, falling 19-0. The Bears have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Cobre's part, Bella Saiz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Saiz has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isenya Silva, who went 2-for-3 with six RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ayvah Ortiz, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Cobre kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in 11 consecutive games.
Cobre pushed their record up to 16-6 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Hatch Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-12.
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