In what's become a running theme this season, Hobbs gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They blew past the Aztec Tigers 18-3. While fans of Hobbs might be used to big wins, the 15-run margin marked the team's biggest win yet this season.
Karissa Garcia was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Anaya Rodriguez was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
On Aztec's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Reagan Bradshaw, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.
Even though they lost, Aztec hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Hobbs' victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.6 runs per game. As for Aztec, they now have a losing record at 6-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hobbs will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Artesia at 4:30 p.m. on April 9th. As for Aztec, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Bloomfield at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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