Copper Canyon won against Sierra Linda last Tuesday with 13 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Aztecs were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over the Bulldogs. The game was the first time the Aztecs have beaten the Bulldogs on their field since March 14, 2016.
Kayla Gonzalez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base.
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In other batting news, Alexis Caswell was a standout: she scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Goldie Chambers was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Copper Canyon's victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-10. As for Sierra Linda, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Copper Canyon will face off against Washington at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Sierra Linda, they will square off against Glendale at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs will need to watch out since the Cardinals have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests.
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