Rialto came into Thursday's match having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Arroyo Valley Hawks by a score of 6-2 on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for Rialto, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Natalie Pedroza spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single walk in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Andrea Teopantitla was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Gracie Santana was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Rialto's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-12. As for Arroyo Valley, their loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-15.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rialto will take on Carter at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Arroyo Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Kaiser at 3:45 p.m.
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