Naaman Forest lost to North Garland back in April of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Naaman Forest Rangers blew past the North Garland Raiders 17-1. That looming 17-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rangers yet this season.
Emily Velazquez
| 03/17/25 @ North Garland | 2 |
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| 02/14/25 vs Berkner | 1 |
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Emily Velazquez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-low in walks (zero). She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two).
In other batting news, Karsyn Rios was a standout: she scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-2. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Ki'Mya Thomas was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Four bases. while going 1-for-1.
Naaman Forest always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .704. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Garland only posted an OBP of .273.
The victory made it two in a row for Naaman Forest and bumps their season record up to 6-12. A key ingredient in that success has been their performance when it comes to hits: they averaged an imposing 9.5 hits in those games compared to only 3.44 in the others. As for North Garland, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-15 record this season.
Naaman Forest will challenge Sachse at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sachse is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for North Garland, they are taking a road trip to square off against Rowlett at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday. North Garland has given up an average of 17.1 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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