La Junta's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Delta Panthers by a score of 7-4. The victory was some much needed relief for the Tigers as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Isabelle Aragon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, La Junta let Marlie Gonzales and Livia Smith loose on the outfield. Gonzales scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Smith scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Smith is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Madalyn Tafoya, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
La Junta was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Delta only posted a batting average of .214.
La Junta's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-14. As for Delta, they moved to 14-10 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
La Junta has already played their next game, a 13-1 loss against Lamar on the 18th. Delta does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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