The Garey Vikings are taking a road trip to face off against the Duarte Falcons at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Garey took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 16-4 margin over Baldwin Park. The Vikings not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 4th (when they won 22-6).
Meanwhile, Duarte had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Nobles with a sharp 17-3 win. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won 12 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Alyssa Garcia was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emily Ramirez, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Valeria Hinajosa was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Duarte hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in six consecutive games.
Garey's record now sits at 6-11. As for Duarte, their record is now 15-4.
Garey might still be hurting after the 20-0 defeat they got from Duarte in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Can the Vikings avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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