Devine entered their tilt with Somerset with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They came out on top against the Somerset Bulldogs by a score of 12-8 on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Devine also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Hilary Barnett was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Barnett has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Barnett was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Yaya Rodriguez was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last four games she's played. Natalie Valle was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-5.
On Somerset's side, Isabella Gutierrez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a triple, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Karlet Sanchez, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
Devine has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matches, which provided a massive bump to their 23-12 record this season. As for Somerset, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 20-10-2.
Devine will face off against Jourdanton at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Devine is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Somerset, they will take on Sinton at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Somerset is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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