Softball Recap: Katy Taylor Mustangs vs. Cinco Ranch Cougars
Katy Taylor's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over the Cinco Ranch Cougars. That's more bragging rights for Katy Taylor, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Cinco Ranch's part, Savannah Henningson spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Aubrey Ramirez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Faith Piper, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Katy Taylor is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-9 record this season. As for Cinco Ranch, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
Katy Taylor will be playing at home against Seven Lakes at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Katy Taylor's favor as the team sits on eight straight wins at home while Seven Lakes has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road. As for Cinco Ranch, they will take on Tompkins at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Cinco Ranch is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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