Silver had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 15-run drubbing they dealt Belen on Friday. The Silver Fighting Colts were the clear victor by a 17-2 margin over the Belen Eagles. Considering the Fighting Colts have won four matches by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Azzy Madrid was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and not a single walk). Madrid was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI.
Mia Sanchez
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In other batting news, Silver got a massive performance out of Mia Sanchez, who scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-3. Those two stolen bases gave Sanchez a new career-high. Maria Ruelaz was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Silver always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .686. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Belen only posted an OBP of .400.
Silver's win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Belen, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Silver has already played their next contest, a 6-3 defeat against Mayfield on the 15th. As for Belen, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 6-2 victory against Miyamura on the 15th.
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