In what's become a running theme this season, Nixon gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They blew past the Cigarroa Toros 16-1. That's two games straight that Nixon has won by exactly 15 runs.
Jimena Ibarra was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). Ibarra has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ibarra was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, Ayleen Guadalajara was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Yaritza Ramos, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Nixon pushed their record up to 9-11-1 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs per game. As for Cigarroa, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Nixon will head out on the road to face off against Juarez-Lincoln at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Juarez-Lincoln is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Cigarroa, they will be playing at home against Palmview at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Palmview will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Cigarroa surely won't give up without a fight.
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