Kellis had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.7 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Thursday. They came out on top against the Sunrise Mountain Mustangs by a score of 13-9. This was payback for Kellis, who suffered a 16-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Giselle Ornales was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Val Barrera, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Sunrise Mountain's side, Anissa Garcia was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Hailey Martinez, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Kellis' win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-5. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs per game. As for Sunrise Mountain, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14-1 record this season.
Kellis will take on Sunrise Mountain at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sunrise Mountain, they will be playing at home against Centennial at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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