Gregory-Portland was handed a two-point loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Miller on Tuesday. The Gregory-Portland Wildcats were the clear victor by a 12-3 margin over the Miller Buccaneers. That's more bragging rights for Gregory-Portland, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Madison Mauricio made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. Mauricio was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abigail Moreno, who went 4-for-4 with four runs, two triples, and two RBI. Brenna Meier was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Miller's side, Zia Rojas made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Gregory-Portland's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-12-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.7 runs per game. As for Miller, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-10-1 record this season.
Gregory-Portland will be playing in front of their home fans against Ray at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Miller, they will head out on the road to take on Victoria East at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Miller is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
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