The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Mingus Lady Marauders 10-7 in Winslow on Tuesday. The win improved Winslow’s record to 16-6 for the season.
The Bulldogs had to stage a dramatic comeback to post the victory, having trailed 7-0 going into the bottom of the fifth inning. Mingus scored one run in the first inning, two in the second, one in the third and three in the top of the fifth. Winslow struck for three in the bottom of the fifth and seven in the bottom of the sixth to secure the victory.
Richelyn Villanueva got the win, working two innings in relief of Cheyanne Benally. Villanueva gave up no runs on just one hit and a walk. Benally was touched for seven runs, only three of which were earned, on seven hits and two walks.
Elizabeth Lozano and Hailee Branson led Winslow at the plate with 2 for 4 days. Erica Jodie, Alyssa Smith and Harliegh Scott were all 1 for 3. Villanueva and Alicia O’Haco were both 1 for 4, with Villanueva collecting a double.
The Bulldogs were in Eagar on Thursday, where they met the Round Valley Lady Elks. They will travel to Globe on Saturday, April 4, to play the Lady Tigers. They will host the Payson Lady Longhorns on Tuesday, April 7, and the Blue Ridge Lady Yellowjackets on Friday, April 10. They will host the Holbrook Lady Roadrunners on Tuesday, April 14, and play the Lady Eagles on Thursday, April 16, at Flagstaff and the Alchesay Lady Falcons on Saturday, April 18, at Whiteriver.
