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| 03/04/26 - Home | 7-6 W |
| 02/28/25 - Away | 0-2 L |
| 04/09/24 - Away | 6-1 W |
| 03/19/24 - Home | 6-5 W |
| 03/22/23 - Away | 6-3 W |
| + 5 more games |
There's no place like home for Needles, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Palo Verde Valley Yellow Jackets 7-6. The Mustangs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Audrina Bullchild was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, Liana DeLeon was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those hits were her first of the season. Summer Scott was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Needles' win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Palo Verde Valley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-3.
Looking ahead, Needles will be taking part in a tournament against Union at 8:00 a.m. on the 13th. As for Palo Verde Valley, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Somerton on the 17th.
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