There's no place like home for Hughson, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Riverbank Bruins 5-4. This was payback for Hughson, who suffered an 8-7 loss the last time these two teams met.
Kylie Tangney was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). Tangney was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, Hughson let Grace Leedom and Madison Collins loose on the outfield. Leedom scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Collins scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Kylee Crarry was another key contributor, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with an RBI.
Like Hughson, Riverbank also got a great game from a two-way player: Maya Guzman. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Guzman was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
Guzman wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mahaila Guzman, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Hughson's win bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Riverbank, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 13-7-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hughson will face off against Buhach Colony at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Buhach Colony is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Riverbank, they will head out on the road to challenge Livingston at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Riverbank is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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