After flying high against Sulphur Bluff last Tuesday, Saltillo came back down to earth. The Saltillo Lions fell victim to a rough 11-1 loss at the hands of the Fruitvale Bobcats on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Saltillo of the 19-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Fruitvale's part, Kyla Bain was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 13 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Bain has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Bain was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ronnye Tull was incredible, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Holly Hance was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base.
Saltillo's loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Fruitvale, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-12 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Saltillo will take on North Hopkins at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fruitvale, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Rivercrest at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Fruitvale's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Rivercrest's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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