It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Tulia had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Slaton Tigers out 10-9. That's more bragging rights for Tulia, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kyla Rodriguez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Rodriguez has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Rodriguez was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Tulia got a big performance out of Jerrica Brookins, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Cece Abeja, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
On Slaton's side, Samantha Espinoza and Kaylynn Salazar did some serious damage despite the final result: Espinoza went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run, while Salazar scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Anelise Luera was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
The victory made it two in a row for Tulia and bumps their season record up to 19-14-2. As for Slaton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 23-9.
Tulia will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Lamesa. Tulia is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. Slaton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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