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La Cueva extended their postseason success on Friday against Las Cruces. They blew past the Bulldawgs 18-2. The result was nothing new for the Bears, who have now won 22 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Liliana Montoya was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 24 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Genesis Jaramillo, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 11 contests. Alex Fox was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four runs.
La Cueva kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
La Cueva's win bumped their record up to 27-4. As for Las Cruces, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 20-11 record.
Coming up, La Cueva will take on Centennial at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Hawks will roll in looking for their 30th straight victory, something the Bears surely won't give up without a fight. Las Cruces does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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