Hope Christian extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 12-7 in the process. They lost 10-0 to the Albuquerque Academy Chargers. The Huskies were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Chargers earlier this season, when they won 8-5.
Hope Christian saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Melody Dahlinger Venuk, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
As for Albuquerque Academy, they pushed their record up to 11-9 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Considering they have won seven games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Albuquerque Academy's side, Melissa Purcella made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Purcella has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Brooklynn Dominguez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and five RBI. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Samantha Walker was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs.
Looking ahead, Hope Christian will host Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.1 runs per game on average), something the Huskies will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Albuquerque Academy, they will take on Del Norte at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Chargers are facing the Knights at the right time seeing as the Knights are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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