With a playoff game on the line, Iowa Park rose to the challenge on Saturday. They blew past the River Road Wildcats 10-4. The result was nothing new for Iowa Park, who have now won 17 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Callista Berrett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 16 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bailey Martinez, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Raylee Huse, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
The victory (which was Iowa Park's ninth in a row) raised their record to 26-13-1. As for River Road, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 24-11.
Iowa Park will take on Coahoma on Saturday. Coahoma is coming into the matchup with 16 straight wins on the road, so Iowa Park will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. River Road does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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