Jacksonville had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Palestine Wildcats on Friday. That's more bragging rights for Jacksonville, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jasmine Gallegos was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Gallegos has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gallegos was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryan Ramirez, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Mahala Sotelo, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Jacksonville's win bumped their record up to 18-12. As for Palestine, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-16 record this season.
Jacksonville will head out on the road to square off against Madisonville at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Madisonville is coming into the match with four straight losses at home, meaning Jacksonville will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Palestine will take on Hudson at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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