The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs will head out to challenge the Temple Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Copperas Cove is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
While Copperas Cove's win against Shoemaker wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bulldawgs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Wolves on Friday. That's two games straight that the Bulldawgs have won by just one run.
Janell Gray
| 04/11/25 vs Shoemaker | 12 |
| 04/08/25 @ Harker Heights | 7 |
| 04/01/25 vs Bryan | 5 |
| 03/28/25 @ Killeen | 7 |
| 03/21/25 vs Temple | 6 |
| + 7 more games |
Janell Gray spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Copperas Cove saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isabella Hunt, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Temple hadn't beaten Bryan on the road since March 9, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Wildcats were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Vikings. Considering the Wildcats have won seven matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Brooke Knox was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Knox was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Temple got a massive performance out of Madyson Combs, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Glory Foreman, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Copperas Cove's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-7. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs over those games. As for Temple, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-9-1.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Copperas Cove has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .497. However, it's not like Temple struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Copperas Cove's way against Temple in their previous matchup back in March, as Copperas Cove made off with a 9-2 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldawgs since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
