Mora is 1-9 against Estancia since June of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Mora Rangers/Rangerettes will head out on the road to challenge the Estancia Bears at 3:00 p.m. Mora is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 16.1 runs per game this season.
Last Saturday, Mora fell victim to a tough 16-6 loss at the hands of Estancia. Mora has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Estancia's part, Jhenna Valencia made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Valencia has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 15 consecutive pitching appearances. Valencia was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Peyton Looper, who went 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Shandi Gonzalez, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Mora's defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Estancia, the win was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-2.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Mora has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.9 hits per game. However, it's not like Estancia struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 2.2. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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