Blue Ridge took a 15-run loss the last time they faced off against Holbrook, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Yellow Jackets had just enough and edged out the Roadrunners 4-3. The victory was some much needed relief for the Yellow Jackets as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Korti Martinez
| 04/08/25 vs Holbrook | 7 |
| 04/01/25 @ Snowflake | 5 |
| 04/02/25 vs Safford | 4 |
| 03/21/25 vs St. Mary's | 2 |
| 03/04/25 @ Window Rock | 2 |
Korti Martinez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Martinez wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Xyomara Navarro, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Blue Ridge's win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 4-14. As for Holbrook, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Blue Ridge will host Florence at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Holbrook, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Show Low at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Roadrunners surely won't give up without a fight.
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