After losing to Cibola the last time they met, Volcano Vista decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Volcano Vista Hawks had just enough and edged the Cibola Cougars out 9-8.
Audrianna Jim was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits. Jim has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Jim was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Emily Langley was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ryleigh Jones, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Cibola's side, Vanessa Romero was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Anna Barraza was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Volcano Vista's victory bumped their record up to 9-13. As for Cibola, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 15-8.
Volcano Vista will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Atrisco Heritage Academy at 4:00 p.m. Volcano Vista is on a three-game streak of home losses, Atrisco Heritage Academy a seven-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. As for Cibola, they will head out on the road to take on Cleveland at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cibola is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.7 runs per game this season.
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