Del Norte can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They came out on top against the Rio Grande Ravens by a score of 10-6. The win was just what Del Norte needed coming off of a 13-1 loss in their prior game.
Jade Rodriguez made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Rodriguez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Kaitlyn Teller was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Olive Dean, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Rio Grande's side, Makayla Maes was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Karina Trevizo, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Del Norte's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-9. As for Rio Grande, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-9.
Del Norte will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Albuquerque Academy at 3:30 p.m. on April 9th. As for Rio Grande, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 23-4 victory vs. Hope Christian on the 25th.
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