With a playoff game on the line, Gila Ridge rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They walked away with a 10-7 win over the Tolleson Wolverines. That's two games straight that Gila Ridge has won by exactly three runs.
Addison Duke was a standout: she scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kara Espino, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
On Tolleson's side, Trinity Preciado made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Preciado 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. Another player making a difference was Marina Lara, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Gila Ridge's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-8. As for Tolleson, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-9.
Gila Ridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Tolleson also has no future games currently scheduled.
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