It's playoff time, and Las Cruces had no trouble coming through when it counted. They walked away with a 12-8 win over the Piedra Vista Panthers on Friday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Bulldawgs as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Zaysha Hawkins was a standout: she fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-5. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Erica Silva, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Las Cruces kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. They are a perfect 11-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Las Cruces' win bumped their record up to 17-9. As for Piedra Vista, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-8-1.
Las Cruces wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 7-1 loss against La Cueva on the 10th. Piedra Vista does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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