Hoover barely beat Madera South the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Patriots' pitcher stepped up to hand the Stallions an 11-0 shutout on Friday. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Hazel Martinez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
Bellatriz Braun
| 04/25/25 @ Madera South | 5 |
| 03/11/25 @ Mendota | 2 |
| 04/23/25 vs Torres | 1 |
| 04/08/25 @ Roosevelt | 1 |
| 04/04/25 @ Fresno | 1 |
In other batting news, Bellatriz Braun was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with five stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those five stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Keilana Duron was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Hoover pushed their record up to 9-5 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Madera South, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 14 of their last 16 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-18 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hoover will host Fresno at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Madera South, they will be playing at home against Roosevelt at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rough Riders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.8 runs per game on average), something the Stallions will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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