Youngker's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Paradise Valley Trojans with a sharp 20-10 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Roughriders needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.

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Ari Arreola was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in March of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in RBI (three).
In other batting news, Youngker let Jaelynn Alvear-Perez and Samantha Salgado Beltran run wild. Alvear-Perez scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Salgado Beltran scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Alondra Rosario Gonzalez, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Youngker's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Paradise Valley, they dropped their record down to 0-7 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Coming up, Youngker will take on Centennial at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Paradise Valley, they will face off against Buckeye at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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