Miller had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Ray Texans 12-6. The win was just what Miller needed coming off of a 13-2 defeat in their prior contest.
Mary Guzman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Guzman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Isabella Campos and Janelle Armadillo did most of the damage at the plate: Campos scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Armadillo went 3-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles. Campos has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last nine times she's played. Jaselle Salinas was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
On Ray's side, Nicole Puebla led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Martinez, who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Miller's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 15-12-1. As for Ray, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-18 record this season.
Miller will head out on the road to challenge Gregory-Portland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gregory-Portland will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Miller surely won't give up without a fight. As for Ray, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Carroll at 12:00 p.m. Carroll's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Ray's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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