West Las Vegas came tearing into Thursday's matchup with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 19-9 margin over the Valencia Jaguars. West Las Vegas might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won eight games by seven runs or more this season.
Malie Satete was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Satete was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off three home runs, five runs, and six RBI while going 4-for-4. She hasn't dropped below four RBI for four straight games.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alexis Pacheco, who fired off two home runs, five runs, and six RBI while going 4-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last three times she's played. Annabelle Ulibarri was another key contributor, going 5-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
On Valencia's side, Cambria Garley and Rosalyn Rael stepped up to the plate in a big way. Garley went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Rael went 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Samantha Lopez, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
West Las Vegas pushed their record up to 8-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.0 runs per game. As for Valencia, their loss dropped their record down to 2-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West Las Vegas will challenge Tularosa at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Valencia, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Lovington at 1:00 p.m.
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