Somerset put the finishing touches on their 13th blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Pleasanton Eagles. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Somerset as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Sophia Galvez made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Galvez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Galvez was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Brittney Isbell was a standout: she scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Karlet Sanchez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
On Pleasanton's side, they saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Finley Hilburn, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Somerset's win bumped their record up to 20-9-2. As for Pleasanton, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season.
Somerset will take on Devine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Devine will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Somerset surely won't give up without a fight. Pleasanton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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