It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Tanque Verde ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions out 9-7. Winning may never get old, but Tanque Verde sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Gabby Fukunaga spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned runs on 13 hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Emily Ryan was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Claire Achilles, who went 2-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
On Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's side, Christina Treiberg and Jaylee Graham did some serious damage despite the final result: Treiberg scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Graham scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Tanque Verde is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season. As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, they dropped their record down to 9-8 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tanque Verde will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Palo Verde at 4:00 p.m. Tanque Verde is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season. As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against San Miguel at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is facing San Miguel at the right time seeing as San Miguel is stuck on an 11-game losing streak.
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