After soaring to 15 runs the game before, Goode STEM Academy was a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They fell victim to a rough 18-1 loss at the hands of the Hancock Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Goode STEM Academy of the 19-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Hancock's part, Isela Garcia was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Garcia was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Julissa Moran looked comfortable as she tossed an inning while giving up no earned run or hits.
Back at the plate, Hancock got a massive performance out of Natalia Holguin, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Nailani Deaton was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Goode STEM Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Hancock, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Goode STEM Academy will head out on the road to challenge Juarez at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Juarez will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Goode STEM Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hancock, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Whitney Young at 4:30 p.m. Whitney Young is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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