After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Chatfield, Ralston Valley was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over the Fort Collins Lambkins. The victory was some much needed relief for the Mustangs as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Kat Mastriona spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on 13 hits. What's more, she also posted a .667 OBP, which is the highestshe's posted since back in August.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Maylei Washburn, who went 3-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and three runs. Stella Emnott was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Ralston Valley's win bumped their record up to 5-10. As for Fort Collins, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-10.
Ralston Valley will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Lakewood at 10:00 a.m. Lakewood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Fort Collins, they will host Loveland at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Loveland is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning Fort Collins will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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