Sadly, Hopi is still looking for their first win of the season after 11 contests. Their tough 16-0 defeat to the Round Valley Elks on Thursday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hopi of the 1-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Round Valley's part, Cortnee Baca made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Baca has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Baca was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
In other pitching news, Carla Arreola looked comfortable as she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, Kelci Walker was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Liliana Arreola was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Hopi's defeat dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Round Valley, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hopi will take on St. Johns at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Round Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pinon at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Round Valley will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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