After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Burkburnett, Gainesville was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They blew past the Wichita Falls Coyotes 11-1. The high-scoring effort was just what Gainesville needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Breanna Barrientos was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Barrientos was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jazlinn Ponce, who went 2-for-2 with five RBI and two runs. Kennedy Dodson was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Gainesville's win bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Wichita Falls, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-11.
Gainesville will head out on the road to square off against Sanger at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Gainesville is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Wichita Falls, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Burkburnett at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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