Justin Garza got themselves on the board against McLane on Friday, but McLane never followed suit. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Highlanders 2-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Guardians have posted since March 15, 2024.
Gracie Uribe made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over seven innings pitched. Uribe was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
Uribe wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Harmony Cook, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
The win made it two in a row for Justin Garza and bumps their season record up to 17-7. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 8-11 Sunnyside and 9-10-1 McLane. As for McLane, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-10-1 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Justin Garza will face off against rival Sanger West at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, McLane is set to challenge their familiar foe Sunnyside at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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