Hatch Valley's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They came out on top against the Hot Springs Tigers by a score of 15-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The win was some much needed relief for the Bears as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Alaya Martinez made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Martinez was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Jadelyn Gillespie
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In other batting news, Hatch Valley got a massive performance out of Jadelyn Gillespie, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most runs Gillespie has posted since back in March. Yaneisy Carranza was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
Hatch Valley hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive matches.
Hatch Valley's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 6-10. As for Hot Springs, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Hatch Valley beat Hot Springs by a score of 21-15 later that day.
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