There's no place like home for Hanford, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-8 margin over the Tulare Western Mustangs on Thursday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Hanford considering their one-run performance the game before.
Maddie Lujan and Roxy Knight did most of the damage at the plate: Lujan scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Knight went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Ava Ingram was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
On Tulare Western's side, Janmarie Topalian was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Topalian has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Emily Leon, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI.
Hanford's victory bumped their record up to 10-15. As for Tulare Western, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-11 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hanford will take on Mission Oak at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mission Oak will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Hanford surely won't give up without a fight. As for Tulare Western, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Lemoore at 4:30 p.m. Tulare Western is facing Lemoore at the right time seeing as Lemoore is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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