Silver waltzed into their game on Thursday with 12 straight wins... but they left with 13. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Deming Wildcats. Silver might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 12 contests by six runs or more this season.
Ariel Alvarado spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Silver let Maria Ruelaz and Hannah Abeyta loose on the outfield. Ruelaz scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Abeyta went 3-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Sanchez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Deming's side, Jacqueline Aguayo was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Silver's victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-5. As for Deming, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Silver beat Deming by a score of 10-0 later that day.
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