Roswell dropped to 7-15 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Hobbs Eagles, falling 9-2. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Coyotes couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Hobbs, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season. Considering they have won 11 contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Hobbs' part, Maryna Valenzuela was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. What's more, Valenzuela posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, Sol Rangel was incredible, going 4-for-5 with three runs and two doubles. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Abigail Zambrano, who went 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Roswell will face off against rival Carlsbad at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Hobbs is set to take on their familiar foe Clovis at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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