Central Valley scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past the El Capitan Gauchos 16-8. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Central Valley as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Gabriela Delatorre, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Valerie Espinoza was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Central Valley's win bumped their record up to 8-13. As for El Capitan, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central Valley will challenge Buhach Colony at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Central Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for El Capitan, they will head out on the road to face off against Golden Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Golden Valley's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so El Capitan's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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