Indio had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Calvary Chapel Eagles 15-6. Winning may never get old, but Indio sure is getting used to it with their eighth in a row.
Victoria Huerta spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on 12 hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jaeda Diaz, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Julissa Alford, who scored four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
On Calvary Chapel's side, Bella Bos and Brooke Washa stepped up to the plate in a big way. Bos scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Washa scored two runs while going 4-for-4. Rachel Keys was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Indio has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 22-5 record this season. As for Calvary Chapel, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-7.
Indio will face off against Saint Joseph at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. Calvary Chapel does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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