After losing to Poston Butte the last time they met, Round Valley decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Elks walked away with a 9-4 win over the Broncos on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Elks.
Ryan Jaramillo made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Jaramillo was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Kelci Walker
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kelci Walker, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one double. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Brentley Finch, who went 1-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
Round Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in five consecutive matchups.
Round Valley's victory bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Poston Butte, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Round Valley will take on St. Johns at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Redskins have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.09 runs per game on average), something the Elks will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Poston Butte, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Combs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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