In what's become a running theme this season, Poteet gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Conrad Chargers a 17-0 shutout. The win was nothing new for Poteet as they're now sitting on ten straight.
Faith Castellanos was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Castellanos has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Castellanos was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Faith Ramirez was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. Melanie Valadez was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Poteet pushed their record up to 21-9 with that victory, which was their eighth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs per game. As for Conrad, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Poteet's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Seagoville at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Conrad will take on West Mesquite at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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