In what's become a running theme this season, Hanks gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They blew past the Horizon Scorpions 21-11. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Jessie Hellwig made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off two hits. Hellwig was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Hanks got a massive performance out of Amberly Mercado, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, a triple, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Tori Leon, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
On Horizon's side, Hannah Flores was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-3. Arleth Munoz was another key contributor, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with an RBI.
Hanks' victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-13-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs per game. As for Horizon, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-13 record this season.
Hanks will challenge Del Valle at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Del Valle will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Hanks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Horizon, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Ysleta at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Ysleta's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four contests.
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