Tanque Verde scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They put the hurt on the San Miguel Vipers with a sharp 29-4 win. The result was nothing new for Tanque Verde, who have now won five games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Gabby Fukunaga made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Fukunaga has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Fukunaga was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Sara Hoagland was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Lizzy Pratt, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with five RBI, a stolen base, and a run.
Tanque Verde's victory bumped their record up to 7-8. As for San Miguel, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tanque Verde will challenge Safford at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Tanque Verde is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for San Miguel, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Thatcher at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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