West Las Vegas extended their postseason success on Thursday against Cobre. They blew past the Cobre Indians 9-3. Considering West Las Vegas has won 24 matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Malie Satete was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Satete has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Satete was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyra Horner, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
The victory was the fifth in a row for West Las Vegas, bringing their record for this year to 25-3. As for Cobre, their defeat dropped their record down to 22-7.
West Las Vegas didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 4-1 win vs. Cobre on the 17th. Cobre has also already played their next game, an 11-1 victory against Dexter on the 17th.
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