Paramount entered their tilt with Firebaugh with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over the Firebaugh Falcons. Considering Paramount has won six matches by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Alice Quiroa made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Quiroa was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Quiroa is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Evengelina Asoau, who went 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three doubles. Mia Flores was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Paramount's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-7. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs per game. As for Firebaugh, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paramount will square off against Dominguez at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Paramount is facing Dominguez at the right time seeing as Dominguez is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Firebaugh, they will head out on the road to take on Norwalk at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Norwalk is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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