Madera South had lost six straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 4-18 to make it seven. They lost 11-0 to the Hoover Patriots. If the Stallions were looking for revenge after losing 9-8 to the Patriots when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Hoover, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-5. Considering they have won five contests by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Hoover's part, Hazel Martinez made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Martinez has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Bellatriz Braun was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with five stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those five stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Keilana Duron, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Madera South will face off against rival Roosevelt at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Hoover is set to take on their familiar foe Fresno at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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