For the second straight game, Youngker will face off against North Canyon. The Roughriders will head out on the road to face off against the Rattlers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Youngker is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with six defeats in a row, Youngker turned things around against North Canyon on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 16-6 margin over the Rattlers. The Roughriders not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 25th (when they won 20-10).
Ari Arreola made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Arreola was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Samantha Salgado Beltran, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Rashel Ochoa also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Youngker hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive games.
Youngker's record now sits at 3-12. As for North Canyon, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-14.
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