Red Bluff scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Enterprise Hornets with a sharp 18-1 victory. The result was nothing new for Red Bluff, who have now won six contests by nine runs or more so far this season.
Natalie Newport and Mattison Kwarta were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Newport pitched three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits. Meanwhile, Kwarta struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Newport has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Newport scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Kwarta went 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Talina Bussell, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Jessie Rowe was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
The win made it two in a row for Red Bluff and bumps their season record up to 10-5-1. As for Enterprise, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Red Bluff will take on Chico at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Enterprise, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Shasta at 4:30 p.m.
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