Hanford had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Lemoore Tigers 8-2. This was payback for Hanford, who suffered a 13-10 loss the last time these two teams met.
Marissa Villarreal spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Jadyn Enriquez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Maddie Benedict, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Lemoore's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isabelle Hendrickson, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Hanford's win bumped their record up to 9-13. As for Lemoore, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-12-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hanford will take on Dinuba at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last five games Dinuba has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Lemoore, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Tulare Union at 4:30 p.m. Tulare Union will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Lemoore surely won't give up without a fight.
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