Miami has not done well against Superior recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Miami Vandals walked away with a 13-8 victory over the Superior Panthers. The win made it back-to-back victories for Miami.
Gabby Gonzales made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Gonzales was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Nevaeh Figueroa was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Camrin Woodard, who scored a run and stole a base while going 4-for-5.
On Superior's side, Lilliana Fritz was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lessette Bogenschutz, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Miami's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Superior, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Miami will face off against Window Rock at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Miami is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Superior, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mogollon at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Superior has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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