Pima came into Friday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 17-6 margin over the Catalina Trojans on Friday. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for Pima this season.
Braylyn Gojkovich was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Gojkovich was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Pima got a massive performance out of Bentlee Hoops, who went 3-for-3 with five stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Hoops is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Ava Rhinehart was another key contributor, going 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Pima's win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-17. As for Catalina, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-14.
Pima didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 11-1 loss vs. Morenci on the 22nd. Catalina does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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