Ralls had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Hale Center Owls by a score of 9-6 on Saturday. The win was just what Ralls needed coming off of a 15-5 defeat in their prior contest.
Gaby Martinez was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off 13 hits (and only one walk). Martinez has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Martinez was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Destiny Garza, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kylee Luna, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Ralls' victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-11-1. As for Hale Center, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Ralls will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Floydada at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ralls is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Hale Center, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on New Deal at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hale Center is facing New Deal at the right time seeing as New Deal is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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