Five different Harvey players collected an extra base hit in the Red Raiders’ 13-2 five-inning win at Chagrin Falls on Monday.
Jayla Holloway, Veronica Pacheco, Isla Barajas, and Dana Ramirez each doubled in the win, and Abby Patlan tripled.
“I was really proud of how aggressive we were at the plate today,” said Harvey coach Betsy Hada. “Our hitters attacked early in the count, put the ball in play, and every single one of them found a way to score. We were smart and aggressive on the basepaths too, taking extra bases whenever we had the chance. It was exactly the kind of team-first, high-energy approach we’ve been working toward.”
The Red Raiders went to work early, scoring two runs in the first, one in the second, and they posted eight in the third. They added two more in the fourth before allowing Chagrin Falls to score two runs in the bottom of the fifth.
Holloway, Patlan, and Barajas each finished the game with two hits.
Samantha Boykin started in the circle and earned the victory after allowing three hits in three scoreless innings. She struck out six.
Patricia Pacheco closed out the final two innings for the Red Raiders.
Pacheco allowed two unearned runs on two hits and struck out two.
“Samantha Boykin has been steady for us all season, but today Patricia Pacheco came in relief and really showed what she’s capable of,” Hada said. “She threw with great command, consistently hitting her spots. Patricia only needed a handful of pitches to get through her innings, and her efficiency speaks for itself. She’s a fierce competitor, and she’s giving us another top-level option on the mound. Having both Patricia and Samantha leading our staff gives us a lot of confidence moving forward.”
Brigitte Edwards led Chagrin Falls with two hits.
With the win, Harvey improved to 11-3 overall and 6-0 in the Chagrin Valley Conference Chagrin Division. The Red Raiders host Beachwood on Friday.
