Pueblo entered their tilt with Sahuaro with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They walked away with an 8-4 win over the Sahuaro Cougars on Monday. That's two games straight that Pueblo has won by exactly four runs.
Belen Camacho spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Anesa Castillo was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Renata Nu?ez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Sahuaro's side, Emily Marsh was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a triple.
Pueblo's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-3. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs per game. As for Sahuaro, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pueblo's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Salpointe Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Sahuaro will take on Flowing Wells at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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