Atwater won the last time they faced El Capitan and things went their way on Thursday too. The Falcons walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Gauchos. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Falcons.
Kylie Medina
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Kylie Medina was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
In other pitching news, Caylor Gibson looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit.
Back at the plate, Madi Hiler and Riley Leonardo did most of the damage at the plate: Hiler went 3-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Leonardo went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Audrina Granados, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Atwater kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Atwater's win bumped their record up to 11-6. As for El Capitan, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Atwater will take on rival Buhach Colony at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, El Capitan is set to square off against their familiar foe Merced at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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