Silver Creek came out on top against Independence on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run seventh inning. The Raiders took their contest against the 76ers 12-9. The Raiders haven't had any issues with the 76ers recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Evangelina Cuevas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and seven unearned) runs on 15 hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.
Jessenia 'Taco' Garcia
| 03/31/26 @ Independence | 3 |
| 03/26/26 @ Pioneer | 0 |
| 03/19/26 vs Evergreen Valley | 1 |
| 03/12/26 vs Del Mar | 2 |
| 03/11/26 @ Gunderson | 2 |
| 03/03/26 @ Yerba Buena | 3 |
At the plate, Silver Creek got a massive performance out of Jessenia 'Taco' Garcia, who went 3-for-5 with two triples, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most runs Garcia has posted since March 3rd. The team also got some help courtesy of Adalyn Yamada, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Silver Creek was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .459. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Silver Creek's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Independence, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Silver Creek will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Latino College Preparatory Academy at 4:00 p.m. on the 14th. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Independence, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, an 8-4 victory against Pioneer on the 2nd.
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