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| 08/30/25 - Neutral | 4-3 W |
| 08/30/24 - Neutral | 2-18 L |
| 08/25/23 - Neutral | 4-3 W |
| 10/16/21 - Neutral | 8-2 W |
Horizon took a 16-run loss the last time they faced off against Ralston Valley, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hawks sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Mustangs on Saturday. This was payback for the Hawks, who suffered an 18-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Kaiya Barela spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Larrissa Arvizo, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, one triple, and one double. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
Horizon hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive contests.
The victory got Horizon back to even at 4-4. As for Ralston Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Horizon has already played their next game, a 4-3 win against Mountain Vista on the 30th. As for Ralston Valley, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 10-6 victory against Highlands Ranch on the 30th.
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