A feisty cat fight will be fought as Eunice Cardinals duke it out with McCurdy Bobcats at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Eunice is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Eunice beat Mesilla Valley Christian School 9-6.
Cheyenne Blevins
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Cheyenne Blevins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. Those six strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Eunice let Halley Jones and Peyton Williams run wild. Jones scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Williams scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Elizabeth Gaytan was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: Eunice kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, McCurdy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 11-10 heartbreaker at the hands of Hot Springs.
Mariana Arambula and Cassandra Martinez did some serious damage despite the final result: Arambula went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple, while Martinez scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Karina Archuleta, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-3.
McCurdy's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Eunice, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Eunice hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .371. However, it's not like McCurdy struggles in that department as they've averaged .400. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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