Falfurrias came into Tuesday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Banquete Bulldogs by a score of 10-6 on Tuesday. Falfurrias' victory was all the more impressive since Banquete was averaging only 3.12 runs allowed on the season.
Kayci Menchaca made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits. Menchaca has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Menchaca was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
In other batting news, Falfurrias got a big performance out of Bela Ochoa, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with a triple and a run. Another player making a difference was Eliza Molina, who went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI.
Falfurrias' win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-13. As for Banquete, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-4-1.
Falfurrias will be playing at home against San Diego at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. San Diego's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Falfurrias' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Banquete does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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