The Gallup Bengals will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Silver Fighting Colts at 9:00 a.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Gallup: 2.5, Silver: 1.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Gallup is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over Artesia.
Seniah Haines spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Gallup's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Madison Martinez, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Silver had already won 19 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11 runs), and they went ahead and made it 20 on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 16-3 victory. The result was nothing new for Silver, who have now won 19 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Vanessa Lucero was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Mia Sanchez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Gallup's win bumped their record up to 22-5. As for Silver, their victory bumped their record up to 24-5.
Friday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Gallup hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .375. However, it's not like Silver struggles in that department as they've averaged .414. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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