Simi Valley scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Buena Bulldogs with a sharp 16-3 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Simi Valley as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Simi Valley got a great performance from Chania Madrigal as she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (she also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Arianna Ochoa was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Aurora Zepeda, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Buena's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jordan Gonzalez, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Simi Valley's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9. As for Buena, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Simi Valley is on the road again on Saturday to play Westlake at 1:00 p.m. As for Buena, they will be playing at home against Santa Clara at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Buena is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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